Dolphins extensive receiver Tyreek Hill is working the advantageous line between harm and injured, claiming Thursday he plans to delay surgical procedure for a wrist damage to be a part of Miami’s late-season push.
Hill was restricted in observe on Thursday however was out there to media and mentioned he plans to take the sphere when the Dolphins (3-6) play the Raiders (2-7) on Sunday.
On the damage report for the primary time final week, Hill was listed as questionable earlier than enjoying Monday night time. He caught a landing cross and completed with three receptions for 16 yards in Miami’s 23-15 win over the Rams.
“Surgical procedure was introduced up, and it was talked about, each time I talked to some of the medical doctors. However it’s my name on the finish of the day, and my name is to remain out on the sphere,” Hill mentioned Thursday. “I am right here. I am locked in it doesn’t matter what, irrespective of how I really feel. Even when I’ve acquired to chop my wrist off, I am nonetheless on the market. As a result of I really like the sport of soccer.”
After Monday’s sport, head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned Hill’s determination to play in Los Angeles wasn’t a shock to teammates.
“He is a warrior,” McDaniel mentioned.
Hill scored for the primary time since Week 1 — he additionally posted his solely 100-yard sport of the season with 130 yards in opposition to Jacksonville again within the September opener.
He mentioned the damage first popped up in that sport and was aggravated lately whereas run-blocking.
“It is soccer,” Hill mentioned. “No excuses.”
–Discipline Degree Media
