Peaks and valleys has been the name of the game for Tyreek Hill over the last calendar year.
Hill continues to be one of the best receivers in the league, routinely burning defenders with his blazing speed. However, the 2024 season wasn’t kind to the star – who missed the playoffs for the first time in his career and also dealt with a nagging wrist injury all season long.
After seemingly looking to force his way out of Miami at a press conference following the team’s Week 18 loss to the New York Jets, Hill repaired those bridges that once appeared to be burnt.
Despite turning a corner, Hill is now battling an injury with the regular season quickly approaching.
Here’s the latest on the star receiver:
Tyreek Hill injury update
Hill is dealing with an oblique injury, which has kept him off the practice field at times throughout training camp.
Head coach Mike McDaniel noted on Aug. 8 that the injury is due to overuse and that Hill still wanted to practice.
“He’s trying to practice,’ McDaniel said, via David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. ‘He’s working through an oblique that got worse because he was taking every rep that was on the books.’
It’s unclear if Miami will continue to keep Hill sidelined, especially with his experience.
The 31-year-old is coming off a down year, by his standards, after recording just 81 receptions, 959 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.
Hill doesn’t appear to be in danger of missing regular season action at this time, but obliques can be a tricky injury to navigate. All eyes will now turn to his practice availability ahead of the team’s opener on Sept. 7.
Dolphins WR depth chart
Without Hill, Miami’s depth chart at receiver takes a big hit. While training camp battles still have to be wrapped up, here’s a look at the proven options behind the All-Pro receiver:
- Jaylen Waddle
- Malik Washington
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
- Dee Eskridge
