As the fourth day of NFL free agency comes to a close, eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill remains unsigned. Here’s a closer look at why the veteran pass catcher is still without a team and which organizations may be willing to ink a deal with him in the coming weeks.
The Real Reason Tyreek Hill Remains a Free Agent
Across 10 NFL seasons, six with the Kansas City Chiefs and four with the Miami Dolphins, Hill has totaled 819 receptions, 11,363 receiving yards, and 90 touchdown scores. Along with eight Pro Bowl selections, Hill has also earned All-Pro honors five times, recorded six 1,000+ yard seasons, and won his first and only Super Bowl in 2019-20.
On a lesser note, this past season, during a Week 4 Monday Night Football contest against the Jets, disaster struck for Hill. He suffered a gruesome injury in which he damaged several ligaments, dislocated his knee, and tore his ACL.
Not only did the injury end his 2025 campaign, but it also ended his tenure with Miami. The Dolphins made it official on Feb. 16, 2026, announcing his release ahead of free agency.
Hill, who had already appeared to have taken a step back from his usual play in 2024 and 2025, will now have an even harder time regaining his former self due to the sustained injuries. Additionally, at 32 years of age and carrying a poor off-field reputation, Hill brings significant baggage to his next destination that teams may not want to deal with.
Potential Landing Spots for the Future Hall of Famer
Days ago, PFSN’s Alex Kennedy published an article outlining landing spots for each of the top remaining free agents this offseason. Notably, he projected that Hill would sign a one-year contract worth $10.1 million. According to Kennedy, the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots profile as strong fits for the veteran wideout.
He noted, “Having been released by the Dolphins, Tyreek Hill now finds himself an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his illustrious career. At 32 years old with declining numbers, coming off a season-ending injury, and having the risk of issues coming up off the field, he is a risky player to sign to a multi-year contract.”
“However, in the four games he played before getting hurt, Hill was on a 17-game pace for 1,127 receiving yards. He was a first-team All-Pro and came in second for Offensive Player of the Year voting just in 2023. A competing team could look to lure him on a one-year deal to see if he can get them over the hump,” Kennedy continued.
Hill, who posted a 78.9 in PFSN’s NFL WR Impact Metrics and placed 35th among receivers in 2024Â (per PFSN), may not be the same player he once was. Still, he should find a home ahead of 2026. Whether the decision comes in the midst of free agency or closer to the fall, it will be worth monitoring as the future Hall of Famer sets out for his retirement tour.
He is absolutely worthy of a one-year contract.