Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been released as he continues to rehab a major leg injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The move comes at a critical juncture in the NFL calendar as Hill enters free agency at age 31.
The decision to release Tyreek Hill follows reports that his status for the 2026 season is currently in doubt. Hill is currently dealing with a significant leg injury that has made it unclear when, or if, he will be able to return to professional football activities. Per Pelissero, the timing of the release is tied to a specific financial trigger in Hill's contract; he would have had $11 million in salary become fully guaranteed later this month.
Because of the impending guarantee and the uncertainty surrounding his recovery timeline, the release was expected. Hill now enters the open market as one of the most high-profile free agents available, though his pursuit of a new contract will likely be dictated by his ongoing rehabilitation process and medical outlook for the 2026 season.
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