Tyreek Hill played through a torn ligament in his wrist during the 2024 campaign. Surgery was put off to allow him to play for the Dolphins, but it appears a procedure has now taken place.
A video Hill recently posted on Instagram shows that his left wrist is heavily bandaged. That is a strong indication he underwent surgery to correct the issue, one which played a role in the five-time All-Pro posting less than 1,100 yards for only the second time since 2017. Immediately after Miami’s season ended with a playoff berth not coming to fruition, Hill made comments indicating he would prefer to be traded.
Those remarks have since been walked back, and the team is not looking to move forward with a trade. Nevertheless, it would come as little surprise if interest were to be shown this offseason. Obviously, Hill’s health will be key in establishing his market, although it is not certain at this point that he underwent surgery. The Dolphins declined to comment when asked by the Miami Herald to confirm the procedure.
Here are some other wide receiver notes from around the league:
- In the wake of Jayden Daniels‘ stellar rookie season, expectations are high for the Commanders and they have the cap space to make multiple splashes in free agency this offseason. While defensive upgrades will be targeted, adding a complementary receiver could be in play as well. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes there is an expectation amongst some in the NFL Washington will pursue a WR2 after using the likes of Noah Brown, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and rookie Luke McCaffrey as secondary options to Terry McLaurin in 2024. Noah Brown wants to re-sign with the Commanders, but even if he does the team will have room in free agency to add a wideout with more pedigree.
- In the same Fowler piece, he names the Jaguars as a team which could add at the receiver spot. In particular, a vertical threat appears to be on Jacksonville’s wishlist. First-rounder Brian Thomas Jr. had a Pro Bowl season as a rookie, averaging 14.7 yards per catch and scoring 10 touchdowns. Adding further speed alongside the LSU product would help the Jags’ offense, one which still has veteran Christian Kirk in the fold as things stand. Making a call on retaining or releasing the latter will be one of new general manager James Gladstone‘s early priorities.
- The Panthers saw quarterback Bryce Young show encouraging signs in the latter stages of 2024. Aiding his development will require adding further at the skill positions, and Joe Person of The Athletic writes adding a No. 1 receiver could very well be a goal for this offseason (subscription required). Adam Thielen has handled WR1 duties since arriving in Carolina in free agency, making 151 catches over the past two years. The former Viking gave thought to retirement after the campaign, but he will suit up in 2025. Person notes an extension is unlikely given the 35-year-old’s age and...