Tyreek Hill, the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver, suffered an ankle injury during the team’s game against the Tennessee Titans on Monday night. Hill was sidelined for most of the game due to the injury, which occurred during the second half of the game. The Dolphins lost to the Titans 28-27.
About Tyreek Hill
Tyreek Hill is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Hill played college football at Garden City, Oklahoma State, and West Alabama. A former track and field star, Hill played primarily as a return specialist as a rookie but has transitioned to strictly playing wide receiver. Following his rookie year, he received the nickname “Cheetah” in reference to his speed. Hill has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his seven seasons in the league, won Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs, and was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team as a punt returner.
Hill’s Performance in the Game
Hill was responsible for two of the Dolphins’ few highlights in Sunday night’s loss to the Chargers, but he didn’t come away unscathed. Hill was limited down the stretch, staying on the sideline while the Dolphins attempted to trim their deficit to one possession late in the fourth quarter. Miami was competitive only because of Hill’s heroics. He fortuitously recovered a Jeff Wilson Jr. fumble in the second quarter and ran 57 yards for the Dolphins’ first touchdown. Later, he toyed with a defender on a 60-yard touchdown reception. Herbert shines, Chargers improve playoff odds with win over Tagovailoa’s Dolphins Hill has been at the center of the Dolphins’ offensive explosion this season. He entered Week 14 as the NFL’s leading receiver. He was targeted 10 times in the loss to the Chargers, but his absence in a key moment creates concern about his availability going forward.
The Injury
The Dolphins announced at the start of the second half that Hill was questionable to return with an ankle injury, but he was back on the field for Miami’s first offensive snap of the half and scored a touchdown minutes later. It wasn’t clear exactly when Hill suffered the injury, but he was seen getting his ankle and shin retaped on the sideline throughout the second half. Hill was sidelined when the Dolphins were driving down the field while trailing 23-14 late in the fourth quarter. Miami settled for a field goal and then lost after an unsuccessful onside kick.
Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Hill’s injury seems to be more “bumps and bruises” than anything and added he should be able to work through it against the Bills. With a shortened week and frigid weather in store, Hill’s effectiveness, or lack thereof, could have a significant impact on a critical divisional game.
Conclusion
In conclusion, The Dolphins will face the Buffalo Bills in their next game. It remains to be seen whether Hill will be able to play in that game or not.
