With the NFL trade deadline behind them, teams looking to strengthen their rosters have fewer options. They can welcome players back from injury or explore the remaining talent outside the organization. Among the unsigned players who could attract attention, wide receiver Tyreek Hill stands out as a particularly intriguing possibility.
Hill is not believed to be fully healthy yet. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has said the All-Pro receiver is “close,” and interest could rise once Hill is healthy and medically cleared. At 32, he would bring considerable experience and game-changing speed to a receiving group. Here are six teams that could make sense as potential landing spots.
## Green Bay Packers
Green Bay has a potent passing attack, but quarterback Jordan Love could benefit from another dependable target. Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft rank among the league’s top five in dropped passes, while Christian Watson has also had issues with consistency.
Hill could give the Packers a receiver capable of contributing at every level of the field. Love has the arm strength to find him on deep throws, while Hill’s speed and ability to create separation could also make him useful on short and intermediate routes. The pairing would give Green Bay another dangerous option and could help ease pressure on the team’s existing pass-catchers.
## Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals already have one of the NFL’s strongest receiving groups, but they could still use a reliable option behind their leading targets. Hill would not necessarily arrive as Cincinnati’s No. 1 or No. 2 receiver. Instead, he could fill a supporting role and give the offense another player defenses would have to account for.
Joining the Bengals would also pair Hill with one of the league’s top quarterbacks, Joe Burrow. That combination could offer Hill opportunities to make plays without carrying the entire receiving workload. Cincinnati’s defense has shown it can hold its own, too, which could make the Bengals an appealing destination for a player hoping to compete for a Super Bowl.
## Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh could offer Hill a significant role in its passing game. He would join forces with Aaron Rodgers, a future Hall of Fame quarterback, and could potentially develop into Rodgers’ top target if the fit works out.
Hill would give the Steelers a highly dangerous receiving option alongside D.K. Metcalf. His speed could stretch opposing defenses and create more space for the other players in the offense. That effect might extend to the running game as well, with defenses needing to account for Hill’s ability to threaten them downfield. The attention he commands could help open rushing lanes for Jaylen Warren.
## Seattle Seahawks
Jaxon Smith-Njigba gives Seattle an elite receiver, but the Seahawks have less proven depth behind him. The team explored ways to upgrade its receiving corps at the trade deadline but did not add a player. Hill could be an opportunity to address that need after the deadline.
General manager John Schneider has shown a willingness to take chances on former stars, and Hill would fit that profile. If healthy, he could give Seattle another explosive playmaker and prevent opposing defenses from focusing too heavily on Smith-Njigba. Hill’s presence could also make life easier for quarterback Sam Darnold by adding another receiver capable of creating separation and turning a short pass into a big gain.
## New York Giants
Malik Nabers is the Giants’ clear No. 1 receiver, but quarterback J.J. McCarthy could use more established options in the passing game. New York has not yet settled on the right combination of receivers, and Hill could provide an immediate boost to the group.
A receiving trio featuring Nabers and Hill, along with tight end Isaiah Likely developing into an X-factor, would give the offense several different ways to attack defenses. Nabers could remain the primary target, while Hill’s speed would add a vertical threat. Likely could contribute as another option over the middle, creating a more varied set of challenges for opposing defenses.
## Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are expected to get Puka Nacua and Davante Adams back, but the offense is currently short on playmaking pass-catchers. Adding Hill could provide another option while the team waits for those receivers to return.
For Hill, Los Angeles could offer an opportunity to join a team with Super Bowl ambitions. The Rams could use his speed to add another dimension to their offense, and Hill would have the chance to contribute alongside established talent once the receiving corps is healthier. If he is medically cleared and ready to play, the Rams could be an appealing fit for both sides.
Hill’s health will be central to any potential signing. If he is cleared to return, several teams could weigh the value of adding his experience and speed against the role he would be expected to fill. Green Bay, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Seattle, New York and Los Angeles each have a different potential reason to consider him, from adding depth to creating a more dangerous offense.
