Dolphins WR Hill undergoes surgery to repair damaged knee; team hopeful he won't require further procedures

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill underwent a “major knee procedure” Tuesday to repair his torn ACL and other ligament damage, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed.

Hill will miss at least the rest of the 2025 season after dislocating his left knee and suffering the ligament tears during Monday’s 27-21 victory over the New York Jets.

McDaniel told reporters that he had heard “good things” about any nerve damage to Hill’s knee and said the eight-time Pro Bowler might not need more surgeries beyond Tuesday.

“It hasn’t been deemed to be anything beyond this surgery, and we’re very hopeful for it to turn out well,” McDaniel said. “But, no, it hasn’t been explained (that multiple surgeries are) an absolute necessity. It’s just executing this procedure and seeing what happens from there.”

Hill was injured when he caught a 10-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa near the New York sideline with 13:21 left in the third quarter. His leg twisted awkwardly as he was going out of bounds, and Hill immediately grabbed for the knee.

While being carted off with an air cast on his leg, Hill forcefully clapped his hands several times, smiled and laughed in response to the crowd.

Update from Drew Rosenhaus on Tyreek Hill post-surgery: “All of the torn ligaments went back into place, there is no nerve damage, there is no blood flow issues or broken bones and his knee cartilage is fine- the goal is for him to be ready next season.” #PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/pg4JgydovM

— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) September 30, 2025

“He was probably in the best spirits of any player that I’ve ever … it’s just such a terrible experience when you go out and see guys when they have issues like that,” McDaniel said immediately after the game. “But he immediately had wide eyes and was talking, ‘I’m good. Just make sure the guys get this win.’ He was focused on the team.”

Those high spirits continued Tuesday, when Hill posted a video to social media showing him in a hospital bed before his surgery.

“Keep your boy in your prayers,” Hill said. “You guys have been awesome, man. Fins Nation, just the whole entire NFL has been amazing, sending me lots of love, lots of prayers. I’m absolutely honored.”

Hill, 31, had six receptions for 67 yards before exiting. He has 21 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown in four games this season.

Hill is in his fourth season with the Dolphins after playing his first six with the Chiefs. Hill helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl after the 2019 season. He is a five-time first-team All-Pro who was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-2010s Team as a punt returner.