Hill Seeks Knee Treatment in Germany
The former Dolphins receiver traveled abroad for specialist care as he remains unsigned while the 2026 NFL season is underway.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Tyreek Hill traveled to Germany for specialist knee treatment after dislocating his knee and tearing multiple ligaments against the New York Jets in Week 4 of the 2025 season. He underwent a second surgery during the 2026 offseason, and no NFL team has signed him as the 2026 season is underway.
Why it matters
Hill's uncertain health and availability leave his NFL future open after the Miami Dolphins moved on following four seasons with him. The trip highlights the lengths players pursue specialist rehabilitation when recovery from multiple knee surgeries is required.
Hill's injury occurred in Week 4 of the 2025 season, after six seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and four with the Miami Dolphins. Reports indicate doctors advised waiting until October before any comeback attempt, though a timeline has not been officially confirmed.
The players
Tyreek Hill
A former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver and Super Bowl LIV champion whose knee injury has kept him out of the NFL.
Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt
A German sports physician who served as Bayern Munich's team doctor for more than four decades and worked with the German national team from 1995 to 2018.
The details
Hill traveled to Germany to receive treatment from Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt, who served as Bayern Munich's team doctor for more than four decades. Hill documented parts of his rehabilitation on Snapchat, and Miami Herald reporter Omar Kelly shared an update about the treatment.
Timeline
Week 4 of the 2025 season: Hill dislocated his knee against the New York Jets.
2026 offseason: Hill underwent a second surgery.
October 2026: Doctors reportedly advised Hill to wait before an NFL comeback.
November 3, 2026: Hill traveled to Germany for knee treatment.
Season Trajectory
Hill's extended absence reshapes the market for veteran receivers as teams weigh uncertain health against available talent in the middle of the 2026 season. His situation also reflects how high-profile injuries can reorder franchise plans after a player has anchored an offense for multiple seasons.
Fantasy managers should treat Hill as unavailable until a team signs him and a return timeline is confirmed. Any signing would affect rotations and target projections for the receivers on that roster.
The takeaway
Hill's situation shows how quickly a receiver's market can change after a serious injury, and how much uncertainty remains around recovery timelines. Readers following the season should watch for an official signing or medical update before projecting his role.
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