Patrick Mahomes might have to keep cooking without one of his favorite weapons, because a reunion with Tyreek Hill isn’t in the cards anytime soon for the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL insider Jonathan Jones. This isn’t just a rumor either, Jones laid it out pretty clearly, and it paints a tough picture for the Chiefs’ passing game as the season rolls on.
Mahomes’ Current Receiving Corps Is In Trouble
Let’s be real, the Chiefs came into this season already needing help at wide receiver. It’s been a known thing. Then, their struggles got even worse when Tyquan Thornton went down for the entire season. On top of that, Rashee Rice has been banged up and missing time. They did add Justin Watson for some familiar depth, but it’s clearly not enough when you’re talking about a Super Bowl contender. Naturally, with all these issues, Tyreek Hill’s name has been tossed around all season long as a potential addition. Seems like a no-brainer, right? Get the band back together!
Well, think again. According to Jones from The Athletic, as of Week 6, the Chiefs aren’t in any rush to add Hill. And he didn’t mince words, either. “The Tyreek Hill-Chiefs reunion is not imminent. As it stands now, I don’t get the sense the Chiefs are in a rush to sign Tyreek Hill,” Jones wrote. So, even with Rice out in Week 6 and Thornton done for good, KC isn’t pushing for Hill. It’s not a done deal, it’s not even “in the works” right now. Frustrating, isn’t it?
Who’s Stepping Up, And What’s Next For Hill?
With Hill seemingly off the table for now, who does Mahomes have to throw to? Guys like Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals, and Cyrus Allen, along with a few others, are going to be the ones factoring into their passing game moving forward. It also sounds like Kansas City might be leaning hard on Kenneth Walker III and Travis Kelce to carry the load until Rice is back on the field.
As for Hill, he’s just sitting out there as a free agent. Jones isn’t completely ruling out a reunion at some point down the line, but he’s making it clear that it’s nowhere near happening right now. And here’s the kicker: if the Chiefs *do* grab a wide receiver by the November 10 trade deadline, Jones believes that would be a “negative development” for any potential Hill reunion. So, for now, Chiefs fans, get used to the guys you’ve got. The Patrick Mahomes magic will have to make due with Worthy, Royals, and Allen for a bit, and Hill isn’t walking through that door. We’ll be watching how this plays out, especially with that trade deadline looming, to see if anything changes for the Chiefs’ passing game.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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