The Kansas City Chiefs are going into the 2026 off-season figuring out how to get back on top of the football world. After an incredible stretch with Patrick Mahomes under center that resulted in three Super Bowl victories, Kansas City came crashing back down to earth in 2025.
A 6-11 finish with no playoff berth has led to one of the best players trying to recruit a controversial super star. Here are the details.
Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Chris Jones Immediately Recruits Tyreek Hill for Chiefs Reunion After Dolphins Release: “It’s ⏰” Post Goes Viral
Just hours after the Miami Dolphins released eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill on February 16, 2026—saving $22.8 million in cap space—Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones wasted no time trying to bring his former teammate back to the place where they won Super Bowl LIV together.
Jones, who overlapped with Hill for the first six years of their careers in Kansas City, tagged Hill’s X account (@cheetah) in a post that simply read:
“It’s ⏰”
The clock emoji and short message—posted roughly seven hours after Adam Schefter broke the release news—quickly went viral, with fans interpreting it as a clear recruitment pitch for a Chiefs reunion. The post garnered thousands of likes, retweets, and replies within minutes, many from Chiefs Kingdom urging Hill to “come home.”
Why Kansas City Makes Sense for Hill
Hill, 31 (turning 32 on March 1), spent his first six NFL seasons with the Chiefs (2016–2021), where he and Jones were key pieces of Andy Reid’s explosive offense and Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. Together they:
Helped Kansas City reach back-to-back Super Bowls (LIV win over San Francisco, LV loss to Tampa Bay).
Formed a close bond both on and off the field.
ESPN quickly listed Kansas City as one of the “logical destinations” for Hill in free agency, alongside the Los Angeles Chargers (where former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is now offensive coordinator, reuniting Hill with his 2022–2025 play-caller). Other speculated fits include teams needing speed and a proven WR1, though Hill’s recovery from a Week 4 2025 injury (dislocated knee, torn ACL, multi-ligament damage) will be scrutinized.
Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus has said the receiver has a “realistic goal” of being ready for Week 1 of 2026, but teams will likely want medical clearance and potentially a prove-it structure rather than a top-market deal given his age and recent injury history.
Broader Impact of the Release
Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) practices before the game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) practices before the game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images
The Dolphins’ decision caps a cost-cutting spree that has cleared significant cap space, including releases of Bradley Chubb, James Daniels, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Hill’s departure ends a highly productive but injury-shortened stint in Miami, where he set franchise records but missed significant time in 2025.
For the Chiefs, adding Hill—even at a reduced rate—would reunite him with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and a still-elite core, potentially pushing them back into Super Bowl contention after a down 2025 season. Jones’ public recruitment move signals internal belief that it could happen.
Hill has not responded publicly to the post or the release yet. Free agency opens March 11, 2026, giving teams time to evaluate his health and negotiate.
Chiefs fans: Dream reunion or too risky post-injury? Where else could Cheetah land? Drop your thoughts below—this offseason just got even wilder!
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