Ranking the best 3 landing spots for NFL star Tyreek Hill following his release

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18 February 2026 at 17:44

The Miami Dolphins did the cap equivalent of flipping the table and walking out of the restaurant: they released Tyreek Hill, clearing major cap space while eating a painful dead-cap hit. That’s the setup. Here’s the twist: Hill’s market is going to most likely be less bidding war and more medical gamble, because he’s rehabbing a brutal knee injury (dislocated knee + torn ligaments), and his return timeline is still fluid.

So who’s lining up anyway? These are the three smartest (and most realistic) landing spots, assuming Hill wants a ring-chasing runway and a team is willing to manage the early-season uncertainty (including a possible PUP start).

1) Kansas City Chiefs

Top 10 Most Surprising League MVPs in NFL History — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Hill’s history with Patrick Mahomes, the offensive infrastructure, and the Chiefs’ ongoing search for a true game-breaking receiver make this the cleanest football fit. Multiple outlets immediately floated the reunion logic for a reason.

2) Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) calls a play during the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

If Josh Allen has been missing anything, it’s a receiver who terrifies defenses before the ball is even snapped. Even a post-injury version of Hill changes spacing, dictates coverage, and makes life easier for everyone else. The Bills are the perfect blend of contender and desperation.

3) Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in pregame warmups against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

This one is about a scheme marriage. ESPN specifically pointed to the potential reunion with Chargers OC Mike McDaniel, because Hill’s skill set is tailor-made for that speed-and-spacing offense. If Hill wants to be used like a cheat code again (and not just a decoy jogging off rehab), this is the vibe. Justin Herbert would be a big upgrade as well.

Bottom line:

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium – Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Bottom line is that Hill will have interest. But whoever signs him isn’t just buying highlights – they’re buying patience, performance ramp-up, and a medical plan that can’t be written in crayon.