The Kansas City Chiefs' season didn't go as planned. And while they're much better than their record shows, the fact of the matter is that the Chiefs need to make some major changes in the offseason, both to the roster and the coaching staff.
Then again, given the way head coach Andy Reid usually operates, he might prefer bringing back familiar faces instead of trying his luck with someone else. Ex-Kansas City wideout Tyreek Hill is one familiar face who's stayed linked to the Chiefs, despite four seasons removed from the franchise, and his latest post has fans wondering if a reunion will be in the cards this offseason.
"Since we putting in requests, I want to go home," Hill wrote on X. Although he didn't mention the Chiefs, the Miami Dolphins' firing of head coach Mike McDaniel, combined with Hill's past praise for his former team, makes it easy to jump to conclusions. Despite that, a homecoming may not be that simple.
Potential Tyreek Hill-Chiefs Reunion Won't Be Easy
As great as it'd be to see Hill get back to his weekly highlight-reel plays at Arrowhead Stadium, there are several obstacles on the path to a reunion in Kansas City.
To start, there's considerable uncertainty surrounding the Chiefs' offense. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy may either take another OC job or become a head coach again. There's a chance that whoever Kansas City hires won't be familiar with Hill and would rather focus on building up his own WR room.
At the same time, the Chiefs haven't interviewed anyone as a potential replacement for Nagy, with most speculation pointing to former assistants Eric Bieniemy or Mike Kafka — more familiar faces. Having either of them back on the team would certainly favor Hill, given their familiarity with him and vice versa.
Additionally, quarterback Patrick Mahomes' injury recovery and tight end Travis Kelce's retirement decision could also factor into this. It would be nice to watch all three of them run it back for another season, but if Mahomes can't be ready or Kelce doesn't return, that possibility is off the table.
From a need standpoint, the Chiefs could certainly use another pass catcher. Xavier Worthy is coming off an injury-plagued season and has been far from impressive in his first two years in the league. Rashee Rice has dealt with several issues off the field, while every other WR who isn't Jalen Royals will be hitting free agency in March.
That being said, it's not like Hill is the same player he used to be when he first left Arrowhead Stadium. He had the worst season of his career in 2024 and suffered a season-ending injury in 2025. So, unless he's willing to take a discount to head back home, paying big bucks or giving up valuable assets to get him might not be in the team's best interests.
Last but not least, the Chiefs will have the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and with it, a myriad of options to choose from. That includes potentially getting a new WR1 if any of the top guys are available by the time they're on the clock.
As things stand now, there are just no guarantees in Kansas City. As much as Hill may want to return, and as much as the Chiefs could benefit from a homecoming, there are just too many factors that come into play.