Tyreek Hill leg injury: What is Patella dislocation's recovery time? Fans concerned

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.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) is carted off the field by staff after suffering an unknown injury (AP)

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.

Just over a minute into the second half of Monday Night Football, Tyreek Hill went down near the sideline while reaching for a pass from Tua Tagovailoa. His leg twisted awkwardly, and he grabbed it right away. Medical staff rushed in, and he was taken off the field on a cart.

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.

Internet reacts

Fans are concerned about the Tyreek Hill's injury, one of the users chimed on X, “That's brutal... there goes the season for him...my prayers for his recovery very talented player.”

Another user added, “Tyreek was facing Cuba and his foot was pointing towards Tampa. His season is over. I wish him a full recovery.”

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.