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Marcel Louis-Jacques
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field Monday night with what the team said was a knee injury.
According to the Dolphins, Hill was taken to a local hospital for “imaging, evaluation and observation.”
The injury happened early in the third quarter against the New York Jets, when Hill caught a 10-yard pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to convert a third down. His left leg was twisted under him as he was tackled out of bounds.
The cart came onto the field immediately, and an air cast was placed on Hill’s leg. He smiled and waved to the crowd as the cart was driven away.
The Dolphins’ leading receiver, Hill has missed just one game in his four seasons in Miami, in 2023. He was off to a strong start Monday night with 67 receiving yards on six catches.
If Hill were to miss significant time, Jaylen Waddle becomes the Dolphins’ de facto No. 1 receiver — but the team would need someone to step into Waddle’s former role. Second-year receiver Malik Washington would be the prime candidate, and Miami also signed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason.
The Dolphins could also look outside the receiver position for production in the passing game. Tight end Darren Waller made his season debut Monday and caught two touchdown passes, and running back De’Von Achane leads all NFL running backs in receptions and receiving yards since the start of last season.