Tyreek Hill’s Season Likely Over After Knee Injury As Dolphins Face Uncertain Future

Tyreek Hill suffered a knee injury on Monday night against the New York Jets. In the second half, he was escorted off the field after being tackled by Jets’ defender Malachi Moore. The Miami Dolphins won the game 27-21.

Hill was later diagnosed with a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments, including his ACL. He will require surgery, which is expected to occur on Tuesday. It is likely Hill will miss the rest of the 2025 season.

Hill’s absence leaves a massive void in Miami’s offense. The five-time Pro Bowler has been the team’s most dynamic playmaker since joining the Dolphins in 2022. After exiting the field, the Dolphins stated, “he was being taken to a local hospital for evaluation.”

It was later confirmed by head coach Mike McDaniel “that Hill will need surgery.” With Hill out for what looks like the rest of the season, the team will need to heavily lean on wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, as well as Darren Waller. This will also give rookie Malik Washington the opportunity for more playing time.

The injury comes at a critical point in the season for Miami, as they had just earned their first win of the season that night. The path ahead for Miami appears challenging as it attempts to regain momentum. The Dolphins face a tough stretch of games in the upcoming weeks, starting with a matchup against the Carolina Panthers. This will be the Dolphins’ first test of how the offense will look without Hill. The Panthers also being 1-3 makes the playing field a little more even. Still, without Hill’s explosiveness, Miami will need to find new ways to generate big plays and keep pressure off quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Beyond the upcoming game against Carolina, Miami’s season will depend on how quickly its offense can adapt. Waddle and Waller must rise to the occasion if the Dolphins hope to stay competitive.