Tyreek Hill is back in the rumor mill, and the noise is coming from Hill himself.
The former Miami Dolphins receiver, whose 2025 season ended with a devastating knee injury, is now a free agent. Earlier this week, he added fuel to the speculation by posting on X, formerly Twitter, that "It’s almost time to get off the couch and get to work."
That message was vague, but it was enough to get people wondering whether Hill is hinting at a return - and whether an NFL team in need of help at wide receiver should be ready to call.
A reunion with the Kansas City Chiefs would make plenty of sense. Andy Reid already knows how to use Hill, and the Chiefs have room for another pass catcher behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. Another receiver who can stretch the field would also give Kansas City’s passing game a boost.
The San Francisco 49ers also fit the bill. Mike Evans is already banged up, Deebo Samuel has played well but is getting up there, and George Kittle is turning back the clock. Kyle Shanahan would surely welcome another weapon while the Niners wait for the return of De'Zhaun Stribling.
The Los Angeles Chargers are another logical landing spot. Their offense has been searching for anything to spark it, and Quentin Johnston has struggled along with, as the source puts it, "well, everyone offensively for the Bolts." That opens the door for Mike McDaniel to work his former Dolphins star into the mix.
New England also comes up as a possibility. The Patriots are another team in need of receiver help, and their wideout room is struggling until A.J. Brown comes back.
Baltimore rounds out the list of possible destinations for Hill.
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