Tyreek Hill Carted Off, Hospitalized After Serious Knee Injury/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a dislocated left knee during Monday night’s game against the New York Jets. Hill was carted off the field and later hospitalized for evaluation and imaging. His status remains uncertain pending MRI and CT scan results.
Tyreek Hill Injury Quick Looks
- Hill suffered a dislocated left knee vs. Jets
- Taken off the field in an air cast
- Remains hospitalized overnight for further evaluation
- MRI and CT scans conducted late Monday
- Hill stayed in high spirits despite serious injury
- Teammates and NFL community expressed strong support
- Dolphins secured their first win of the season (27–21)
- Hill led the NFL in receiving yards in 2023
- His agent confirms extensive injury checks underway
Deep Look: Tyreek Hill Suffers Dislocated Knee During Dolphins Victory
Tyreek Hill, the explosive wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was carted off the field Monday night after suffering a dislocated left knee in the third quarter of a 27–21 win against the New York Jets. The injury occurred after Hill made a catch near the sideline and was tackled, twisting his knee in a disturbing angle as he planted his foot.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the diagnosis and said Hill would remain hospitalized overnight for imaging, evaluation, and observation. Medical staff quickly responded on the field, placing Hill’s leg in an air cast before carting him off. Despite the severity, Hill was clapping and smiling, engaging with fans and teammates even as he was taken away — a reflection of his resilience and spirit.
“He was probably in the best spirits of any player I’ve ever seen go through something so serious,” McDaniel said postgame. “He kept saying, ‘I’m good, just make sure the guys get this win.’”
Hill was undergoing both an MRI and CT scan late Monday night, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Speaking with WSVN, Rosenhaus emphasized the need to rule out structural damage, including torn ligaments, cartilage, fractures, and nerve damage. “All of this is getting checked out,” Rosenhaus confirmed, adding that Dolphins medical staff were with Hill at the hospital.
The play that led to Hill’s injury took place with 13:21 left in the third quarter. As he neared the Jets’ sideline and attempted to cut with his left foot, he was pulled down, causing his knee to bend awkwardly. The stadium fell silent, and players from both teams took a knee as Hill received treatment. After he was loaded onto the cart, several players gathered around him in a show of support.
Despite the devastating injury, Hill managed to uplift the morale of his teammates — a testament to the leadership he has been striving to exhibit.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said, “That’s just who he is. Our thoughts and our prayers are with him.”
Hill’s former teammate, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, posted a simple yet powerful message on social media: “Prayers up man…..”
At the time of his injury, Hill had matched his season-high with six receptions. Since entering the league in 2017, he has accumulated 11,363 receiving yards — the most in the NFL during that period. His 819 receptions place him fourth since 2017, behind only Davante Adams, Travis Kelce, and Stefon Diggs. Hill’s 83 touchdown catches are third-most in the league in that span, trailing only Adams (102) and Mike Evans (91).
Now in his 10th NFL season and fourth with the Dolphins, Hill led the league with 1,799 receiving yards in 2023. His time in Miami, however, has not been without controversy. He notably pulled himself from the final game of last season and hinted at wanting to play elsewhere — a comment that reportedly strained relationships within the team. But this offseason, Hill made efforts to rebuild those bonds.
Coach McDaniel noted that Hill’s injury illuminated just how far he has come in that journey: “He’s been focused on leadership and connectivity with his teammates. That attitude helped inspire them tonight.”
Zach Sieler, a defensive lineman for the Dolphins, reflected on the tough nature of professional football. “It’s part of the game. It’s a sad reality we live. You have to play every play like it’s your last.”
As Hill remains under observation and awaits results from the MRI and CT scan, the Dolphins — and the NFL — hold their breath. His return timeline remains unknown, and his absence could have major implications for Miami’s season moving forward.
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