

Tyreek Hill’s career has always moved at warp speed—like a NASCAR finale on Thanksgiving gravy. But lately, the Miami Dolphins’ star receiver is playing a different game: social media charades. Between Instagram hints about his wrist and trade rumors thicker than Kansas City BBQ smoke, Hill’s offseason drama is more gripping than a Monday Night Football cliffhanger. Is he trolling? Scheming?
Or just stirring the pot like a seasoned chef? One thing’s clear: The NFL’s fastest man isn’t slowing down—even when injured.
On February 21, Hill posted a video flaunting a bulky wrist wrap while promoting his apparel store. Agent Drew Rosenhaus later told WSVN-7 he was not comfortable speaking about the surgery. However, Rosenhaus spilled some beans…
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“I don’t see any reason why Tyreek won’t be ready for training camp,” Rosenhaus said. But his dodging surgery details left fans guessing. Besides, as Barry Jackson suggested, “Fins don’t comment on whether players have surgery during offseason.” Hill played all last season with a torn wrist ligament, per a 2024 Miami Herald report. Doctors urged surgery mid-season, but Hill refused, saying, “I’m a team guy.”
Tyreek said last season that he played all year with a torn ligament in his left wrist and that surgery had been recommended to him. https://t.co/nHBjDlJwyk
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) February 24, 2025
In January, Rosenhaus, speaking to Miami Herald, said, “We [had] top wrist doctors saying to Tyreek, ‘You need to get this operated on, you’re going to miss this season.’ Tyreek says to me and the Dolphins, ‘I’m not going to miss this season. I want to play. I’m going to be here for my team.'” Now, that cast has everyone asking: Did he finally go under the knife?
The Dolphins aren’t talking, either. Meanwhile, trade rumors swirl like a Texas tornado. NFL.com’s Adam Rank argues Miami should deal Tyreek Hill to a contender, saying, “He should have plenty of value as the final piece for a team that is on the brink of winning a Super Bowl.” The Chiefs—yes, those Chiefs—keep popping up…
Hill’s 2025 cap hit ($27.7M) complicates things, but Kansas City’s shaky WR corps and Patrick Mahomes’s magic make it tantalizing. Perhaps, you don’t bench a Ferrari just because it needs a tune-up. But the drama isn’t new.
Cheetah’s Kansas City question
After a December 29 loss to the Jets, Hill stormed out, telling reporters, “I want out.” He later backtracked, but Rosenhaus confirmed Hill’s frustration stemmed from playing hurt on a sinking ship. Coach Mike McDaniel shrugged it off, saying, “We left it on great terms.” But trust is thinner than a rookie’s playbook. With Miami missing the playoffs again, Hill’s patience—and value—are wearing thin. Could a Chiefs reunion work?
Hill’s 2022 exit left Mahomes scrambling, but two rings later, the itch remains. Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX loss exposed their WR woes, and Hill’s 4.2-speed still haunts defenses. “Get Lamar Jackson, the best receiver he’s ever gotten in Tyreek Hill,” ESPN’s Bill Barnwell mused. But the Dolphins hold the cards—and the cap headache.
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Trading Hill post-June 1 saves $15M, per Spotrac. For a team rebuilding, that’s cash worth chasing. Meanwhile, Hill’s 2024 stats (959 yards, 6 TDs) were his worst since 2017. However, scouts insist he’s still a game-changer.

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Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Patrick Mahomes #15 after scoring a 64 yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
His 1,700-yard seasons in Miami rewrote records, but at 31 (almost quite), the clock ticks louder. Rosenhaus claims Hill’s “committed to the Miami Dolphins football team,” but actions scream louder. Between cryptic posts and contract math, the Cheetah’s next sprint could be out of South Beach. Besides, Tyreek Hill’s career is a highlight reel of speed, swagger, and suspense.
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Whether he’s healing, staying, or gearing up for a Chiefs encore, one truth remains: In the NFL, chaos is just another playcall. As Vince Lombardi once said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down—it’s whether you get up.” Hill’s already up. The question is: Where’s he running next?
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