Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Returns to Practice After Fire at Miami Home

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill returned to practice on Friday after spending two days away from the team as he dealt with a fire at his home, per ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.

The fire occurred during the Dolphins' practice on Wednesday, as Hill was immediately granted permission to leave the team's facility and return to his home in in Southwest Ranches, Florida.

An investigation into the cause of the fire determined that it was started by a child playing with a cigarette lighter in one of the bedrooms.

Hill's teammates and coaching staff were sympathetic of the situation, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa wishing the best for his Pro Bowl teammate.

"I think that would be difficult for not just my teammates, but anyone in general to be going through what Tyreek is going through right now," Tagovailoa said, via Mike Masala of USA Today. "The main thing is his family is safe, his loved ones are good and he's good as well."

Head coach Mike McDaniel echoed a similar sentiment when speaking to the media on Friday, telling reporters that the team continues to support Hill.

"It's a life adjustment, immediately," said McDaniel, per Louis-Jacques. "That's your safe place, your home that he is now dealing with ... It's a major stressor for sure. Thankfully, [Tyreek] has the support of his family and his teammates. It's not something that you wish upon anyone."

On the field, Hill has continued to show why he's considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In 15 starts this season, he's hauled in 112 receptions for a league-leading 1,717 yards to go along with 12 touchdowns.

The Dolphins will need Hill available in their Week 18 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, as the winner will earn the top spot in the AFC East and host a playoff game. With receiver Jaylen Waddle currently listed as questionable due to an ankle injury, Miami's hopes of winning the division for the first time since 2008 may potentially lie on Hill's shoulders.