Dolphins huge receiver Tyreek Hill is operating the effective line between harm and injured, claiming Thursday he plans to delay surgical procedure for a wrist harm to be a part of Miami’s late-season push.
Hill was restricted in apply on Thursday however was out there to media and mentioned he plans to take the sphere when the Dolphins (3-6) play the Raiders (2-7) on Sunday.
On the harm report for the primary time final week, Hill was listed as questionable earlier than enjoying Monday evening. He caught a landing go and completed with three receptions for 16 yards in Miami’s 23-15 win over the Rams.
“Surgical procedure was introduced up, and it was talked about, at any time when I talked to a couple of the docs. Nevertheless it’s my name on the finish of the day, and my name is to remain out on the sphere,” Hill mentioned Thursday. “I am right here. I am locked in it doesn’t matter what, irrespective of how I really feel. Even when I’ve acquired to chop my wrist off, I am nonetheless on the market. As a result of I like the sport of soccer.”
After Monday’s recreation, head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned Hill’s choice to play in Los Angeles wasn’t a shock to teammates.
“He is a warrior,” McDaniel mentioned.
Hill scored for the primary time since Week 1 — he additionally posted his solely 100-yard recreation of the season with 130 yards towards Jacksonville again within the September opener.
He mentioned the harm first popped up in that recreation and was aggravated lately whereas run-blocking.
“It is soccer,” Hill mentioned. “No excuses.”
–Subject Degree Media