Chiefs Facing Tyreek Hill Decision After Josh Downs Trade

The Kansas City Chiefs were constantly linked to Tyreek Hill ahead of the trade deadline. However, the team traded for Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts instead to bolster its receiving corps. It now faces a decision on the veteran wide receiver. Several analysts and experts considered the position as Kansas City’s “weak spot” and believed it would trade for a wideout. The Chiefs ultimately proved them right by landing Downs in exchange for a fourth- and fifth-round pick. His route running and speed will be a huge weapon for Patrick Mahomes and another target he can maximize. Hill, on the other hand, suffered a gruesome in injury in September 2025 with the Miami Dolphins. He sustained a dislocated left knee and multiple torn ligaments and immediately underwent surgery. The 32-year-old finished last season with 21 receptions for 265 yards and a touchdown. Miami released him last February and remains a free agent. Chiefs Could Still Sign Tyreek Hill in the Future Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, revealed on Tuesday that his client is still not medically cleared. However, he expects doctors to give him the green light soon. “On @PatMcAfeeShow, Tyreek Hill’s agent @DrewJRosenhaus said Hill has not been medically cleared yet, but is expected to be medically cleared in a few weeks. Any team that doesn’t land a WR, could be potentially interested in Hill as a free agent as an option,” NFL on Prime’s James Palmer wrote. The eight-time Pro Bowler will need to get back to his old conditioning and put in a lot of work before a potential return. He played for the Chiefs from 2016 to 2021 and won one Super Bowl with them. Hill could be a game changer if he can get his peak form back. However, it’s easier said than done especially coming from a major surgery. Downs is also younger than him and hasn’t reached his peak yet. But Hill shouldn’t be counted out completely. He has the experience, as well as familiarity playing with Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s other veterans. Related reading: NFL Makes Announcement Involving Kenneth Walker III Chiefs Rookie Mansoor Delane Nominated for NFL Award Brittany Mahomes Comments on Jared Goff’s Wife Chiefs Send ‘Furious’ Message After 8 NFL games The post Chiefs Facing Tyreek Hill Decision After Josh Downs Trade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .