The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t pursuing Tyreek Hill, at least not yet, and possibly not at all. Head coach Andy Reid addressed the speculation directly on Feb. 20, and his message was about as definitive as a head coach gets when questions about a free agent surface this time of year.
Andy Reid Shuts Down Tyreek Hill’s Rumors
The chatter intensified when Eric Bieniemy returned to Kansas City as offensive coordinator in January, and Hill posted a cryptic social media post about it. The Miami Dolphins recently released the star receiver, who is now an unrestricted free agent.
That was enough to fuel weeks of reunion speculation. But nostalgia and social media engagement aren’t a roster-building strategy.
“I don’t even know if Tyreek is healthy right now to do anything,” Reid said. “I’m sure he’s working hard on that part of it to get that straightened out.”
“There’s nothing happening there,” he added to shut down the speculation on whether the Chiefs are pursuing the star wideout.
The health question Reid raised is the real issue here, and it’s one that other outlets covering this story have largely sidestepped. Hill tore his ACL and other ligaments in his knee during Week 4 of the 2025 season against the New York Jets.
What makes Kansas City’s situation particularly worth watching is that Patrick Mahomes is also coming back from a torn ACL and LCL suffered in December 2025. The Chiefs aren’t in a position to construct their offense around two players whose timelines for returning to full speed are genuine question marks.
The receiver depth concerns in Kansas City are real. Since Hill left in 2022, no wide receiver has come close to replicating the gravity he created opposite Travis Kelce. Rashee Rice missed games due to suspension last season and, once again, is currently dealing with off-field issues. Xavier Worthy also suffered a shoulder injury last season, which is why the need for Hill exists, and the fit, historically, is undeniable.
According to PFSN’s WR Impact Metric, Rice finished last season as the 16th-ranked receiver in the league, while Worthy was ranked 59th with an impact score of 73.1. As a result, the team needs to invest in the wide receiver position.
But the Chiefs have cap work to complete before the new league year opens on March 11, and committing meaningful dollars to a receiver who turns 32 on March 1 and is coming off significant injuries.
Reid’s comments don’t eliminate a reunion with Hill forever. They reflect where things actually stand right now: a player still working to prove he can play, and a franchise unwilling to move on sentiment alone.
If Hill demonstrates his knee is right by training camp, Kansas City’s calculus could change fast. For now, Reid is doing what good coaches do. He’s waiting for real information before making real decisions.
