How long is Tyreek Hill out? Leg injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Dolphins WR

While the Miami Dolphins were tracking to earn their first victory of 2025 in Week 4, they saw one of their most critical pieces go down with an injury. 

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, a Dolphin since 2022 and a 5-time First-Team All-Pro selection, was carted off the field against the New York Jets following a gruesome leg injury. Hill was in good spirits after getting on the cart, smiling and clapping to fans, but the nature of the injury appeared severe as he was immediately taken to the locker room.

Tyreek Hill is in good spirits after a left leg injury.pic.twitter.com/fB9MdfM1dJ

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) September 30, 2025

Hill, 31, remains one of the NFL's elite talents at wide receiver despite a slight decline in numbers over the past two seasons. With the injury coming to his knee, he could face a long journey to return to the gridiron in the future.

Here's the latest information on Hill's injury and potential return timeline.

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Tyreek Hill injury update

Hill's leg injury came with just over 13 minutes remaining in the third quarter against the Jets. He already had six catches for 67 yards in the game, but after catching his sixth pass from Tua Tagovailoa near the right sideline, Hill's legs got wrapped up by cornerback Malachi Moore.

Hill twisted as he fell to the ground, and after Moore moved his arms away, the receiver's left leg was out of place. The cart immediately came out for Hill, and he acknowledged Dolphins fans as he was taken to the locker room.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hill was officially tagged with a knee injury by Miami, and he was then taken to a local hospital for imaging, evaluation and observation.

Schefter and Ian Rapoport then reported that the Dolphins believe that Hill dislocated his knee. Rapoport noted that the injury is "far worse than a dislocated knee cap," as it "often comes with multiple ligament tears."

#Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, who was taken to a local hospital because of a knee injury, is believed to have suffered a dislocated knee, source says. pic.twitter.com/MJvAunu1nz

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2025

It was later revealed that Hill tore multiple ligaments in his knee, including his ACL. 

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed postgame that it was a dislocated knee for Hill, adding that the receiver would stay overnight at the hospital and undergo further tests. On Tuesday, Hill and his agent shared that his surgery was complete and "went very well," with no additional surgery expected to be needed.

Tyreek Hill’s surgery is now complete and “went very well according to his doctors”, per the receiver’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, who added another surgery will not be needed. “It’s about rehab and he will play next season. The realistic goal is the start of the season.” pic.twitter.com/u4lWrDPPvk

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2025

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How long will Tyreek Hill be out?

Hill is not expected to return in the 2025 season after suffering multiple tears to ligaments in his knee, according to ESPN. He is undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair the ligaments. 

The wide receiver's exact recovery timeline will depend on the severity of his knee dislocation and damage to surrounding ligaments. 

According to Burnham Sports Medicine, a typical patella dislocation will usually result in a six-to-eight week timeline; however, "in severe cases where there is significant damage to the ligaments or tendons around the knee," which is the case with Hill, then surgical treatment can be necessary. A timeline then depends on what procedures are performed.

Hill underwent surgery on Tuesday, with his agent saying "he will play next season," referring to 2026, and "the realistic goal is the start of the season."

Hill's official recovery timeline will have to be determined as he recovers in the coming months, but he'll surely miss the remainder of 2025.

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