Overview
- Hill dislocated his left knee and tore multiple ligaments, including the ACL, on Sept. 29, 2025, an injury that ended his season and left his long-term playing status in doubt.
- The Miami Dolphins released Hill in February 2026 to avoid a projected $51 million cap hit, and he has remained a free agent since that move.
- Hill has continued rehab work publicly, including a June 28 Instagram video showing medical check-ins and a doctor noting an encouraging scar, but he also disclosed he underwent a second surgery during the recovery process.
- His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, described steady progress but gave no firm timetable for a return, and NFL insiders, including James Palmer, say there is no guarantee Hill will play in 2026.
- Several teams — most often the Chiefs, Chargers, 49ers and Packers — are being linked as possible fits, though sources say any signing would hinge on proof of on-field ability, a likely short-term deal, and the chance of a midseason addition rather than a full-price offseason signing.