As several NFL teams navigate the trade market ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, agent Drew Rosenhaus provided an encouraging injury update on free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill, potentially presenting an alternative for teams unable to acquire receiving help.
Hill has yet to receive medical clearance following a serious knee injury suffered during the 2025 season. However, Rosenhaus expects the eight-time Pro Bowler to receive clearance in the coming weeks.
James Palmer of NFL on Prime Video shared the latest development on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday.
“On @PatMcAfeeShow Tyreek Hill's agent @DrewJRosenhaus said Hill has not been medically cleared yet, but is expected to be medically cleared in a few weeks. Any team that doesn't land a WR, could be potentially interested in Hill as a free agent as an option.”
The update comes as several teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers, explore potential additions at wide receiver before the deadline.
Unlike players currently under contract, Hill would not require a trade to join another organization, giving teams an opportunity to address their receiving needs after Tuesday's deadline.
Tyreek Hill's injury recovery could create opportunities after NFL trade deadline
Hill, 32, has remained a free agent since the Miami Dolphins released him in February following four seasons with the organization.
The veteran suffered a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL, during Miami's Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets in September 2025. The injury required surgery and ended his season prematurely.
Before suffering the injury, Hill recorded 21 receptions for 265 receiving yards and one touchdown across four games. His limited production followed a disappointing 2024 campaign in which he finished with 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns across 17 games.
However, Hill's previous production demonstrates the potential value he could bring to a receiver-needy contender. During the 2023 season, he led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards on 119 receptions while recording 13 touchdowns across 16 games.
The former fifth-round pick has accumulated 819 receptions for 11,363 receiving yards and 83 touchdowns throughout his NFL career with the Dolphins and Chiefs.
Despite his impressive résumé, Hill's recovery remains the primary obstacle preventing his return to the field.
With the trade deadline approaching, Rosenhaus' latest update could generate additional interest from teams seeking an experienced playmaker for the second half of the 2026 season.
For now, Hill's next opportunity will depend on his medical clearance and whether an organization is willing to take a chance on the veteran receiver.