Analyst unveils Tyreek Hill’s underlying wish: The Dolphins’ wide receiver reportedly longs for a reunion with Patrick Mahomes.
Recently, Tyreek Hill sparked a frenzy among fans and media with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), hinting at a potential departure from the Dolphins. Although Hill later clarified that he intends to stay in Miami, analysts like Devin McCourty suggest that Hill may still be thinking about rejoining Mahomes.
Hill has enjoyed two successful seasons with the Dolphins. In 2022, he recorded 119 receptions for 1,710 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2023, he added 1,799 yards on 119 catches, with 13 touchdowns. Despite a slower start to the 2024 season, with 17 receptions for 217 yards and one touchdown over four games, Hill’s performance can pick up at any moment.
His arrival transformed the Dolphins, helping the team end a five-year postseason drought by making the playoffs in 2022 and 2023. However, Hill harbors a frustration—while his team was eliminated in the wild-card round both seasons, his former Kansas City Chiefs teammates went on to win two Super Bowl titles during that same period.
Although Hill has publicly downplayed this, even congratulating the Chiefs on their championships, rumors persist about a potential return to Kansas City. McCourty believes Hill may have quietly entertained the idea of reuniting with Mahomes.
Does Hill have thoughts of returning to Kansas City?
Hill has consistently expressed his contentment with the Dolphins, stating he “wants to be part” of the Miami team. McCourty even highlighted that Hill, a West Alabama graduate, grew up in Miami and enjoys being close to his family and friends. However, McCourty speculated that Hill might still be entertaining the idea of heading back to Kansas City.
During an analysis for *Sunday Night Football* on *NFL on NBC*, McCourty said, “I think in the back of his mind, [Tyreek Hill] is thinking: ‘Playing with Patrick Mahomes again, that team won the last two championships. I wouldn’t mind going back there.’ And I think that’s normal, and as a player, that’s okay.”
McCourty acknowledged that Hill has handled the ongoing speculation well. The former Patriots cornerback noted that Hill “has done a great job navigating the NFL’s business side. His responses have been exactly what a player should say in that situation.”
Is Tyreek Hill considering leaving Miami?
With the Chiefs’ receiving corps weakened by injuries to Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice early in the season, speculation has grown about Hill potentially returning to Kansas City.
Adding fuel to the rumors, Hill posted a tweet a few days ago saying, “woke up to trade news exciting,” sparking a frenzy over the possibility of his departure and where he might end up.
At the top of potential destinations, unsurprisingly, are the Chiefs. However, Hill later cleared the air, reaffirming his commitment to Miami, stating, “We’ve got a great team here, and I want to be part of it. My family loves it here.”
The Dolphins have stayed quiet on Hill’s comment, while the Chiefs are actively addressing their receiver shortages. Though anything can still happen this season, it remains to be seen if Hill will don the red and white once more.
