Tyreek Hill had to be carted off during the Miami Dolphins’ game against the New York Jets after suffering a leg injury that shocked everyone. It’s the kind of moment no player ever wants to experience, and the video is graphic enough that viewer discretion is advised.
The Dolphins were leading 10-3 against the Jets, desperate to grab a much-needed win in what has been a rough start to the season. On the play, Tua Tagovailoa threw a pass to the right sideline targeting Hill, who slipped while trying to stay in bounds, and his leg appeared to bend awkwardly in a painful scene.
All the players, from both the Jets and Dolphins, were shaken and surrounded Hill to show support. For a moment, they stood as one team. The images were powerful—something rarely seen in an NFL game—and they brought back memories of Aidan Hutchinson’s leg fracture with the Lions, when even the Cowboys joined together to pray for him on the field.
The good news is that after all the drama and the painful moment, Hill was carted off the field with a smile on his face, waving to the fans. This show of veteran composure demonstrates he knows how to handle such situations, even though the injury will obviously affect his career.
It’s more than clear the Dolphins will have to make a major adjustment to the depth chart for Tua Tagovailoa, but at least they still have their other starting receivers who can continue contributing as they have so far. Hill led the squad with 198 receiving yards, but through three starts he had only one touchdown.
What Injury Could Hill Have Suffered?
According to one of the initial reports, Adam Schefter revealed that the Dolphins fear Tyreek may have suffered a dislocated knee. If confirmed, this could sideline Hill for several weeks, or potentially the rest of the season. However, the team and fans will have to wait for the official report from the organization.
