Overview

• Doctors diagnosed a knee dislocation with multiple ligament tears, including the ACL, after Hill was injured in the third quarter against the Jets; he was placed in an air cast, carted off, and transported by ambulance to a Miami hospital.
• Hill posted from his hospital bed before the procedure, and his agent Drew Rosenhaus says he intends to play in 2026, though some reporting notes the repair could affect his availability.
• Head coach Mike McDaniel said Hill remained upbeat and team-focused despite the severity of the injury, praising the timely medical response on the sideline.
• With Hill sidelined, Jaylen Waddle steps into the WR1 role as Miami expands opportunities for Malik Washington and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and tight end Darren Waller factors in after scoring twice in his season debut.
• NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that none of Hill’s 2026 salary is guaranteed, but an $11 million injury guarantee and a $5 million roster bonus would activate if he remains on the roster in March, while analysts and oddsmakers have already adjusted Week 5 projections for Miami.