Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill posts straight from hospital bed with surprising health update

Tyreek Hill has been largely quiet during the offseason, and not without good reason - he has had wrist surgery. On Wednesday, the Miami Dolphins wide receiver took to social to post images of himself on a hospital bed, with medical wrappings around his right hand:

"Surgery went amazing today!!!"

Tyreek Hill reacts to wrist surgery

Sources told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques that it involved the removal of some screws, which had been "the plan all along".

Hill had initially injured during a joint practice session with the Washington Commanders in the preseason. While doctors recommended surgery, he, not wanting to lose an entire season recovering from such a procedure, opted to play through the injury.

His production suffered, however, as he failed to hit a thousand yards for the first time since the Dolphins traded for him in 2022. He also posted a losing record and missed the playoffs for the first time in his career.

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Steelers floated as a trade destination for Tyreek Hill

While Tyreek Hill was lying in hospital waiting for his wrist to be mended, he became the subject of a new trade rumor.

Also on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers were reported to have traded the disgruntled George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. In the aftermath, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Good Morning Football:

"I would be surprised if the Steelers are done at the wide receiver position. They are likely to at least sign one more and there are a couple of talented wide receivers still on the market."

Hill, who has hinted at wanting out several times, could be one of said players. At least, that is according to Steeler Nation's Anthony G. Halkias II, who writes:

"Pairing Metcalf with Hill would give the Steelers one of the most explosive receiving duos in the league... If the Steelers have a legitimate shot to acquire him, they should absolutely explore it."

However, Athlon Sports' Anthony Licciardi disagrees, saying that his speed-based style will be a poor fit on Arthur Smith's run-heavy offense - even with the presence of DK Metcalf, who is widely considered one of the best "freak athletes" in the league today.

And that is not to mention the quarterback situation - should Aaron Rodgers not sign, then Hill will be stick with one of former Dolphins teammate Skylar Thompson, franchise returnee Mason Rudolph, and rookie Will Howard - each man quite the downgrade from Tua Tagovailoa, injury history notwithstanding.

His antics may also ultimately cease to be worth tolerating for head coach Mike Tomlin, just as happened with Pickens. And that is not to mention his criminal history - something that a culture-centric franchise may not want to carry the baggage of.