Published on: Sept 30, 2025 07:27 am IST
Tyreek Hill was carted off on Monday Night Football against the New York Jets after his left leg bent awkwardly on a tackle following a catch.
The Miami Dolphins could be without Tyreek Hill for a long stretch. The 31-year-old was carted off during the Monday clash against the New York Jets after his left leg bent awkwardly on a tackle following a catch.
The team ruled him out with a knee injury and said he was taken to a local hospital for imaging and evaluation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Dolphins fear Hill suffered a dislocated knee.
The injury happened early in the third quarter on an out route. Medical staff put his leg in a cast on the field while teammates surrounded him. Early reports and replays raised concern for a serious knee injury, with talk of a patellar dislocation.
A patellar dislocation happens when the kneecap moves out of its groove, usually to the outside. It causes sudden pain, swelling, and trouble straightening the knee. First-time dislocations can also damage the medial patellofemoral ligament and sometimes cartilage or bone.
Recovery depends on severity and treatment.
• Simple dislocations treated without surgery may allow daily activity in 6–8 weeks.
• Returning to full sport usually takes 3–6 months with rehab and testing.
• If surgery is needed, like MPFL reconstruction or cartilage repair, recovery averages about 7 months and can stretch to 12 months or longer.
