Chris Jones hints Chiefs should bring back former Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill
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- Chris Jones publicly urged a Chiefs reunion with Tyreek Hill after Dolphins cut him.
- Hill, turning 32 in March, needs full recovery and a physical after 2025 knee surgery.
- Chiefs would need salary-cap room and Hill to pass a physical before a reunion.
On Monday, the Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Tyreek Hill as part of a flurry of salary-cap moves.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones wasted no time putting on his recruiting hat, tagging Hill on Twitter/X and writing, “It’s (time),” with a clock emoji.
Hill, who turns 32 in March, first entered the league as a fifth-round selection made by Kansas City during the 2016 NFL Draft. He had slid in the draft amid off-field concerns during his college career that saw him dismissed from Oklahoma State.
Hill continued his college football career at West Alabama before being drafted by the Chiefs. His six years in Kansas City included three All-Pro nods and a Super Bowl LIV championship.
Hill earned the trust of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and still ranks fifth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,630) and fourth in total touchdowns (67).
When the Chiefs and Hill couldn’t agree to terms on a long-term extension in 2022, Kansas City traded him to Miami for five draft picks — a first, a second, two fourth-rounders and a sixth.
Hill saw continued individual success in Miami but never reached the team success he had in KC. The Chiefs went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls in 2022-23 after moving on from the receiver.
In Week 4 of 2025, Hill suffered a devastating knee injury that required surgery. Considering his age, some had wondered if that could lead him into retirement. But on Monday, Hill thanked the Dolphins via Instagram while hinting that he would make a return to the field in the future.
Jones is no stranger to pushing for reunions. In the past, he has advocated for the returns of players such as fellow defensive linemen Frank Clark and Mike Pennel. Pennel actually returned to the Chiefs in late October.
It could be a while before anyone knows if Jones’ lobbying will work again. Hill would need to pass a physical to sign with the Chiefs or anyone, which is unlikely to happen until he fully recovers from injury. Kansas City would also need the cap room at that time, something it begins navigating in the coming weeks.
This story was originally published February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM with the headline "Chris Jones hints Chiefs should bring back former Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill."
