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Tyreek Hill Targets October NFL Return, Doctors Say

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Tyreek Hill Eyes Return

Tyreek Hill indicated he may return to the NFL in October.
He was released by the Miami Dolphins on Feb. 16, freeing $22.8 million in cap space.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said doctors advise delaying Hill’s comeback until October.
Hill posted on X on Sept. 28 that he’s “almost time to get off the couch.”
Possible teams mentioned include the Chiefs, Packers, Vikings, 49ers, Rams and Ravens.

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Simmons Misses Practice

Josh Simmons missed practice since Aug 17 because of a bulging lower-back disk.
Coach Andy Reid said the Chiefs avoided injured reserve to keep a roster spot open.
Undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson started at left tackle while Simmons was out.
The defensive line ranks fifth league-wide, creating the fifth-biggest line-vs-line mismatch versus the Raiders.
Chiefs blitzed the Broncos at a 45% rate, generating several sacks despite lower pressure.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL lockout, resolved on July 25 2011, forced owners and the Players Association to adopt a new collective bargaining agreement that reshaped salary-cap management. The agreement capped league revenue at $4.5 billion and set the 2012 salary cap at $123 million, limiting teams like the Miami Dolphins to release high-cost players. Today, the Chiefs’ handling of Tyreek Hill’s $22.8 million cap hit and Andy Reid’s roster decisions echo the 2011 emphasis on financial flexibility and injury management. Consequently, teams must balance star-player contracts with depth, prompting agents like Drew Rosenhaus to advise delayed returns and clubs to keep practice-slot flexibility.

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Tyreek Hill Eyes Return

Tyreek Hill indicated he may return to the NFL in October.
He was released by the Miami Dolphins on Feb. 16, freeing $22.8 million in cap space.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus said doctors advise delaying Hill’s comeback until October.
Hill posted on X on Sept. 28 that he’s “almost time to get off the couch.”
Possible teams mentioned include the Chiefs, Packers, Vikings, 49ers, Rams and Ravens.

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