Overview
- Recent reporting has raised fresh skepticism about Hill’s availability for 2026, saying there is no guarantee he will play this season and a midseason comeback remains only possible, not certain.
- Hill’s Week 4 2025 injury involved multiple torn knee ligaments including the ACL and a knee dislocation, requiring surgery and a lengthy rehab that teams view as a major medical hurdle.
- Clubs want to see Hill run and perform in-person workouts before offering a deal, which makes short, medically contingent contracts more likely than long-term deals.
- Off-field issues, including allegations from his ex-wife and an ongoing NFL investigation, add potential disciplinary and reputational risk that has cooled the free-agent market for Hill.
- If Hill does return, analysts note a midseason signing is the most realistic path and possible reunion destinations have been suggested, but any team decision will hinge on clear medical clearance and tolerance for off-field risk.