Chiefs consider Tyreek Hill return after injuries to receivers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs face a potential reunion with wide receiver Tyreek Hill following injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton during their latest game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Rice suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter, while Thornton exited with a dislocated left ankle in the third quarter. With both players sidelined, the Chiefs' receiving corps significantly weakens. Hill, who has not played since September 2025 due to serious leg injuries, is reportedly targeting a return in November, and the Chiefs have reached out to his agent. Hill previously played for Kansas City from 2016 to 2021 and left on favorable terms after being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022.
- •Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton injured during the Raiders game
- •Hill hasn't played since September 2025 due to leg injuries
- •Chiefs contacted Hill's agent regarding a potential return
- •Hill targeting a November comeback to the NFL
- •Hill played for the Chiefs from 2016 to 2021
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Will the Chiefs bring Tyreek Hill back to KC amidst injuries?
"Could an old friend be bringing his talents back to Kansas City in the near future?
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