Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill disclosed that he still experiences a significant lack of power in his left leg, a consequence of a knee dislocation suffered in September 2025. The injury required two surgeries, the latest addressing an LCL issue in February, and has significantly impacted his ability to perform.
"My left leg is the one that I injured," Hill said in a YouTube video released Wednesday. "I have no power in my left leg at all. I'm trying to regain all the power back in my left leg."
This physical limitation is a major concern for an NFL wide receiver whose career relies heavily on speed and agility. Despite the challenges, Hill expressed optimism about his rehabilitation and a potential return to the league.
"I'ma keep grinding, dog. You know? My timeline looking, I ain't gonna tell you what my timeline is, but timeline looking real good right now, man," Hill stated.
An NFL source indicated that Hill's target was to rejoin a playoff-contending team before the end of the current season. However, medical experts suggest this timeline may be overly ambitious.
Dr. David Chao, founder of Sports Injury Central and a former team doctor, commented on the severity of Hill's injury. "The injury was more than an ACL. It was a knee dislocation with multiple ligaments. You talk about a true orthopedic emergency," Chao explained. He also raised the possibility of nerve damage, which could account for the persistent lack of power.
Chao drew a parallel to the recovery of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who missed approximately a year and a half after a similar knee injury. "This is Herculean for a quarterback to return in one year. He's a wide receiver. Not going to happen," Chao said, implying the recovery for a receiver would be even more challenging.
Hill's video featured him running sprints in his backyard and working in a pool, marking what appeared to be the first time he ran on his surgically repaired limb since the injury. He acknowledged the long road ahead in his recovery.
"Just trying to get my explosion, and my first step," Hill said. "So, whenever I step back on the field, it's like none of it is missing."
The wide receiver is currently a free agent after being released by the Miami Dolphins following the 2025 season. His inability to fully regain power in his left leg casts doubt on his prospects for signing with a team and potentially playing in the 2026 season.