Marcel Louis-Jacques
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins extensive receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the sphere Monday evening with what the staff fears is a dislocated left knee, a supply advised ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Hill was being taken to an area hospital for additional analysis to verify the prognosis, which might be season-ending.
The damage occurred early within the third quarter in opposition to the New York Jets, when Hill caught a 10-yard go from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to transform a 3rd down. His left leg was twisted beneath him as he was tackled out of bounds.
The cart got here onto the sphere instantly, and an air solid was positioned on Hill's leg. He smiled and waved to the group because the cart was pushed away.
The Dolphins' main receiver, Hill has missed only one recreation in his 4 seasons in Miami, in 2023. He was off to a powerful begin Monday evening with 67 receiving yards on six catches.
If Hill is out for the season, Jaylen Waddle turns into the Dolphins' de facto No. 1 receiver — however the staff would want somebody to step into Waddle's former function. Second-year receiver Malik Washington could be the prime candidate, and Miami additionally signed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason.
The Dolphins may additionally look exterior the receiver place for manufacturing within the passing recreation. Tight finish Darren Waller made his season debut Monday and caught two landing passes, and working again De'Von Achane leads all NFL working backs in receptions and receiving yards because the begin of final season.
