After months of speculation, the NFL rumor mill didn’t just heat up — it ignited.
Within hours of Tyreek Hill being released by the Miami Dolphins, one of his former teammates wasted no time making his feelings crystal clear.
Chiefs defensive star Chris Jones took to social media and delivered a message that instantly sent Chiefs Kingdom into a frenzy.
“It’s time.” ⏰
Two words. One clock emoji.
And suddenly, a Kansas City reunion no longer felt hypothetical.
A bond forged in championship years
Jones and Hill spent the first six seasons of their NFL careers together in Kansas City, helping build one of the most explosive teams of the modern era.
They won Super Bowl LIV, terrorised opposing offenses and defenses alike, and became pillars of a dynasty built around speed, power and improvisation.
Now — years later — that chapter may not be finished.
Hill’s Miami chapter: brilliance… then breakdown
Hill’s departure from Miami closes a four-year run that began with enormous expectations.
Acquired in a blockbuster trade in March 2022, Hill delivered immediately:
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Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons
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A sensational 2023 campaign where he led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards
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Constant defensive attention that reshaped game plans weekly
Once again, Hill proved why he earned the nickname The Cheetah.
But the last two seasons told a different story.
Injuries mounted. Production dipped. And in 2025, disaster struck just four games into the season when Hill suffered a torn ACL, dislocated knee, and additional ligament damage, abruptly ending his year and clouding his short-term future.
Miami’s decision to release Hill reportedly clears around $23 million in salary-cap space, signaling a broader reset.
Why Kansas City suddenly makes sense — again
Almost immediately, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged as a logical landing spot.
Hill was drafted by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, developing into a franchise-altering weapon alongside Patrick Mahomes.
From 2018 to 2021:
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Four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons
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Countless highlight-reel touchdowns
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A defining role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl breakthrough
While Kansas City traded Hill in 2022 to maintain cap flexibility and reshape the roster, the landscape has changed.
After a disastrous 6–11 season in 2025, the Chiefs are no longer playing the long game. They are chasing urgency — and impact.
Chris Jones’ message speaks volumes
Jones’ public endorsement isn’t just symbolic.
It reflects a locker room belief that Kansas City still has unfinished business — and that Hill, if healthy, could instantly restore the offense’s fear factor.
Familiarity with the system.
Built-in chemistry with Mahomes.
And now, open advocacy from one of the team’s leaders.
That combination is hard to ignore.
Not the only suitor — but the most emotional
Other teams are expected to explore Hill’s availability, including the Los Angeles Chargers, where former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel now serves as offensive coordinator.
But Kansas City feels different.
Not just as a football fit — but as unfinished business.
Hill himself addressed his release with a message of resolve, making it clear his journey is far from over and that he remains locked in on returning stronger.
