The Kansas City Chiefs are lining up a sensational return for free agent Tyreek Hill after seeing their wide receiving corps decimated by injuries. Hill spent six seasons with the Chiefs between 2016 and 2021, scoring 62 touchdowns and helping them win Super Bowl LIV.He joined the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and enjoyed three hugely successful years before sustaining a horrific injury in September 2025 against the New York Jets and having to undergo surgery to repair a dislocated left knee and a torn anterior cruciate ligament.He was subsequently released by the Dolphins in February but has been working his way back to full fitness and last week posted on X that it was time to get off the couch and get to work.Injuries to Rice and Thornton bring Hill into focus for undermanned ChiefsThe Chiefs were already believed to be interested in Hill but their need has become greater after Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton were injured in Sundays 30-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.Thornton suffered a dislocated left ankle in the act of making a 55-yard catch and is set for a spell on the sidelines while Rice left the game in the first quarter with a hamstring problem.It sucks that he hurt his ankle on that play, but it was a big play for us, quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of Thornton. It helped us go get the win. Its tough because those guys put in so much work. I was in that spot last year. One play can change your season. You hope for the best, but at the same time you want to show him support.I know how it is when youre in that position, and its like the world is closing in on you. Hes one of the best team-mates Ive ever had.Kelce would love to have Hill at the ChiefsRices injury is not thought to be as serious but the immediate talk after the game was the potential for Hill to return to Arrowhead.I have no idea [if that would happen], but itd be pretty cool, added Mahomes.Veteran tight end Travis Kelce said: Thats out of my hands, but I know Id love to have The Cheetah back in this building.Hes a brother. Hes one of those people who, when he sets his mind to something, he usually delivers. You saw that with Miami, when all the haters were saying he couldnt play and he went and had his best year. Id be excited by what he could do [here].The Chiefs are reported to have reached out to Hills agent Drew Rosenhaus and a deal could move quickly this week. Topics Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins patrick mahomes Tyreek Hill Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders: Preview, prediction and odds Mitch Fretton 2nd October, 2026 NFL: DeVon Achane suffers season-ending knee injury in major blow to Miami Dolphins Mitch Fretton 28th September, 2026 NFL: Mahomes returns from injury as Chiefs win opener Mitch Fretton 15th September, 2026 Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs: Preview, prediction and where to watch Jon Fisher 13th September, 2026 2026 NFL Season: The key storylines to follow as super team lead challengers for Seahawks crown Nicholas McGee 9th September, 2026 Breaking: Mahomes extends Chiefs contract to 2033 Tom Rostance 10th June, 2026
