Tyreek Hill's NFL Future Updated by Drew Rosenhaus After Keenan Allen, Stefon Diggs Contracts

As Tyreek Hill continues to work his way back into peak physical condition coming off a knee injury, the star wide receiver is unlikely to sign with a team before the start of the 2026 NFL regular season.

Appearing on Friday's episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said he doesn't expect Hill to sign before the season in part because he wants to "take his time" and pick "the right team."

One reason Hill wants to be patient is he may not be ready to play for awhile. ESPN's Adam Schefter said earlier in the offseason the eight-time Pro Bowler might be out until midway through the season.

Hill dislocated his knee and tore multiple ligaments, including the ACL, in the Miami Dolphins' win over the New York Jets in Week 4 last season.

Miami released Hill in February as part of a significant roster overhaul under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley.

Hill was among several high-profile veteran wide receiver free agents this offseason. Stefon Diggs and Keenan Allen waited most of the summer before finally landing contracts, as did Deebo Samuel.

Diggs agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders on Aug. 5. Allen didn't sign until Monday when he got a one-year contract from the Indianapolis Colts. Samuel previously reunited with Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers.

The typical timeline for recovery from the type of injury Hill suffered is at least nine months.

Hill is 11 months removed from the injury and has posted videos showcasing his rehab. He recently posted a video on his YouTube channel on July 22 in which he is seen running and working out.

There haven't been any teams firmly connected to Hill at this point, though some contenders stand out as needing help at wide receiver.

The Kansas City Chiefs are among those in that group. Hill is very familiar with the organization, having spent his first six NFL seasons with them from 2016 to '21.

Hill ranks fifth all-time in Chiefs history with 6,630 receiving yards and fourth with 56 touchdowns. He made the All-Pro first team three times and won Super Bowl 54 during his time with Kansas City.

Given the injury he is coming off of and being 32 years old, it would be unreasonable to expect Hill to return at the peak of his football ability. He is skilled enough to be a contributor for a good team looking to add more pass-catching help.