Tyreek Hill out for season as Dolphins sign Wilson Jr

Tyreek Hill has been ruled out for the rest of the season after dislocating his left knee during Monday night’s 27-21 win over the New York Jets and undergoing surgery, the Miami Dolphins confirmed. The injury removes the team’s top playmaker from Mike McDaniel’s high-volume passing attack and prompted Miami to re-sign veteran wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. off the New Orleans Saints practice squad on Tuesday.

The move reunites Wilson with a Dolphins organization that signed him as a free agent in 2022. He is expected to compete for snaps behind Jaylen Waddle and alongside recent additions such as Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, as Miami reshapes a receiving corps that will now need to compensate for Hill’s absence. Wilson’s availability is not assured; he reportedly is managing hip and shoulder issues and will need to reacclimate to Miami’s offense.

Hill’s injury and surgery create immediate tactical and personnel questions. Waddle, who has 17 receptions for 185 yards and two touchdowns through four games, said Hill’s presence altered the entire offense. “Tyreek is one of those guys that changes things for the whole team,” Waddle said. “He means a lot to the offense, not just going...