Tyreek Hill has entered the final year of his three-year extension signed in 2024 with the Miami Dolphins. This milestone has sparked intense speculation about whether the star wide receiver will stay in Miami for the 2026 season or explore new options. Just when the talk was heating up, Hill made a bold public move.

“Since we putting in request I want to go home 😎,” Hill wrote on X.

The post instantly ignited huge speculation of a return to the Kansas City Chiefs, where Hill spent his first six NFL seasons (2016–2021). He became a franchise star and Super Bowl champion, making Kansas City the place he has long referred to as his NFL home before his move to Miami.

The whole ‘putting in requests’ trend kicked off when ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky declared he “would love to be the offensive coordinator” for the Lions. Then, former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick piled on, resharing Orlovsky’s tweet with his own wild ask to be named “the next People magazine ‘Sexiest Man Alive.’” That fun chain reaction paved the way for Hill to jump in with his ‘go home’ plea.

The Cheetah has dropped these hints before, always leaving the door cracked for a Chiefs reunion. Just days earlier, on January 9, he replied to a fan missing him in KC, saying, “We’ll see what happens in the offseason, baby.” Now, with this latest post, the whispers are turning into roars.

Hill bolted from the Chiefs after the 2021 season, frustrated by not getting targeted enough by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and seeking more guaranteed cash than Kansas City offered heading into 2022. Tensions boiled over, and the Dolphins swooped in at the perfect time with a blockbuster contract he couldn’t turn down.

“With no state income tax, I’m basically living in my house for free right now,” Hill said in 2022.

In 2026, Hill is due a whopping $29.9 million in base salary, with a cap hit of $51.9 million and a dead cap value of $28.2 million. Any team chasing him would have to swallow that financial beast whole. But for the Chiefs’ Kingdom, none of that matters! They are just dreaming of the Cheetah sprinting back onto Arrowhead Stadium’s turf.

Chiefs Kingdom craves Tyreek Hill’s homecoming to KC

Hill was Mahomes’ go-to weapon from the moment the Chiefs drafted him in the fifth round in 2016. As soon as Hill posted that ‘go home’ message on X, Chiefs fans flooded the replies for the reunion.

“This home?” asked a fan, pairing the question with a classic photo of Hill rocking his Chiefs No. 10 jersey.

Fans piled on with clips of Mahomes carrying Hill on his back after an epic 41-yard touchdown grab against the Jets in the 2020 season. Those iconic moments had everyone reminiscing about the glory days when the duo terrorized secondaries together.

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“Home is what you make it. See you soon big dawg,” wrote another fan, dropping in that same Mahomes-Hill carry GIF for extra flair. “We want this too Cheetah,” added another.

Hill dominated in Kansas City with four seasons topping 1,100 receiving yards. He also led the league in punt and kick returns as a rookie, and still holds an active NFL lead with four punt returns for touchdowns. No surprise! Chiefs fans have waited years for their speedster to come back.

“We’ve been waiting for you…” penned one supporter along with an image of Arrowhead Stadium’s vibrant turf.

However, Hill suffered a major injury to his left leg, but is expected to come back for the 2026 season. Chiefs fandom hopes that the comeback happens in their colors, chasing another ring together.

“Where the greatness started! Come back home and finish your career and Travis Kelce coming back too,” urged another fan.

In the end, the Chiefs might just make it happen. Sure, contract drama forced the 2022 trade that sent Hill packing, but times change. With Mahomes needing elite receivers to reload after a tough stretch, bringing the Cheetah home could spark another dynasty run.