Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has not yet decided whether he will continue his career in American football after suffering a season-ending knee injury against the New York Jets on September 29. In an interview on Terron Armstead’s podcast, Hill’s former teammate on the Dolphins, the wide receiver stated that he will make a decision about his future at some point. For now, his focus is on recovering from the surgery he underwent a couple of weeks ago to repair the significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Hill added that he needs to speak with his family to make an informed decision. Hill was injured while making a reception and being tackled near the Jets’ sideline in the third quarter of Miami’s Week 4 victory. He was running towards the sideline and planted his left foot, and his knee twisted as he was brought down. The Dolphins placed him on injured reserve, ending his season on October 1st.“At the end of the day, I feel like that decision is based on how I feel and where my mindset is at the moment,” Hill said on the podcast, which was released Thursday night. “I am happy with the career I’ve had. I love playing football. I love it, but it requires a lot. It requires a lot mentally, it requires a lot physically.”
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Hill, 31, has played 10 seasons in the NFL. He had consecutive seasons of 1,700 receiving yards in his first two years with Miami, including a league-leading 1,799 yards in 2023. The five-time All-Pro entered this season with the goal of regaining that elite form after a relatively down year in 2024, when he recorded 81 receptions for 959 yards, his lowest totals in both categories since 2019. Uncertainty surrounds the continuation of Hill’s successful career, which includes a Super Bowl title with Kansas City in 2020. His contract with the Dolphins extends until next season.“When I got tackled, I immediately tried to get up… I saw my leg was twisted,” Hill said. “I immediately started laughing because I’ve been able to play this game for 10 years, really my whole life, and I’ve been blessed with great talents and great gifts. The amount of support I get from my family is amazing. So I wasn’t even really thinking about the injury. I was thinking about the good times I’ve had playing this game.”
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“I just want to be in this moment with my family,” he said. “I don’t want to make any rash decisions.”
Tyreek HillHill expressed his confidence in the Dolphins’ ability to turn things around after falling to 1-6 with last Sunday’s loss in Cleveland. He also defended quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is coming off consecutive games with three interceptions and recently criticized his teammates for being late to player-led meetings.“You know how it is when you’re 1-5. Everyone has something to say,” Hill said. “Apparently, everyone is on the tightrope. It’s a tough situation. When we were winning, things were good. People could say whatever they wanted, and it would just go out the window. I’m going to support Tua no matter what’s going on because that’s my brother. Somehow, I can feel what he’s saying. That should show people that he wants to win.”
Tyreek Hill
