Dolphins' Hill returns in MNF loss vs. Titans after ankle injury
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill returned to the field in the third quarter after leaving Monday's 28-27 loss against the Tennessee Titans with a left ankle injury.
Sean Murphy-Bunting tackled Hill on a play that lost six yards late in the first quarter and the Miami wideout remained on the ground for some time. He was able to walk off the field under his own power before eventually heading to the Dolphins' medical tent.
The four-time first-team All-Pro had his ankle wrapped on the sideline but remained a spectator for the remainder of the first half. Hill recorded two catches for 14 yards before he went down.
With under seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, Hill took to the field without the wrap. He'd watched the beginning of the second half from the sideline. The Dolphins wideout returned to the game but bounced in and out the lineup while dealing with the ailment.
"It was a lot of pain," Hill said after the game. "It sucked. I've been dealing with ankle injuries this whole season." He added that he couldn't cut and change directions like he normally can when he re-entered the game. Hill believes that the injury is something that he will have to deal with for the rest of the season.
Miami's star finished the evening with four catches for 61 yards.
The seven-time Pro Bowler entered the Week 14 matchup leading the league with 1,481 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. Hill is on pace to break the single-season record of 1,964 receiving yards currently held by Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson.
Hill expects the team to move on quickly from the loss, in which it surrendered a 14-point lead with under three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He believes that each player will take accountability.
The Dolphins' starting center, Connor Williams, was also ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury. Liam Eichenberg took over at the position.
Miami (9-4) will take on its division rivals, the New York Jets (5-8), on Sunday.