B.J. Hill
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Mon 3/10/25 12:47 PM

Hill signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Bengals on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill will stay in Cincinnati, signing a new deal before the start of free agency. The NC State product is coming off another solid campaign, tallying 56 combined tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and four passes defended. Hill will now remain a focal point of the Bengals' defensive interior moving forward.

B.J. Hill
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Thu 1/9/25 2:39 PM

Hill tallied 56 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended four passes over 15 games in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
Hill was one of the Bengals' defensive bright spots this season, recording the second-most tackles and passes defended in a single season of his career. The 29-year-old has now completed the final season of a three-year, $30 million deal signed with the Bengals in 2022, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Bengals' decision to spend a second-round pick on Kris Jenkins and a third-round pick on McKinnley Jackson in 2024 likely suggests that they are prepared to let Hill walk in free agency. Expect the veteran defensive tackle to attract significant interest on the free-agent market this offseason.

B.J. Hill
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Mon 12/2/24 8:44 PM

Hill logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 44-38 loss to Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
It took until Week 13 for Hill to register his first sack of the 2024 regular season, as he got to Russell Wilson for a four-yard loss late in the fourth quarter that forced the Steelers to settle for a 30-yard field goal by Chris Boswell. Through 10 games, Hill has logged 36 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defensed.

B.J. Hill
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Sun 11/17/24 7:04 PM

Hill (knee) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Hill was limited at practice during the week with a knee injury, but he's now all set to be in his starting role at defensive tackle versus Los Angeles. Hill has compiled 27 total tackles (13 solo) and four passes defensed over eight games in 2024.

B.J. Hill
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Fri 11/15/24 2:12 PM

Hill (knee) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill returned to practice Thursday after logging a DNP on Wednesday. He closed the week with a pair of limited sessions, putting Hill on track to potentially give it a go versus Los Angeles. On the season, Hill has 27 tackles (13 solo), including two TFLs, and four pass deflections.

B.J. Hill
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Thu 11/14/24 5:53 PM

Hill (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee issue that he may have sustained during the Bengals' Week 10 loss to the Ravens. The veteran defensive tackle has managed to play through multiple injuries this season, so if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, he'll likely be able to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday.

B.J. Hill
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Wed 11/13/24 4:49 PM

Hill (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a new injury for the veteran defensive tackle, as Hill was dealing with a ribs issue headed into last Thursday night's game against Baltimore. Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson would be next up for snaps should Hill need to miss more time.

B.J. Hill
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Thu 11/7/24 7:03 PM

Hill (ribs) is not on the Bengals' inactive list for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Hill injured his ribs during Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders. He was able to log a limited practice Wednesday, and despite operating on a short week, Hill will suit up for Thursday's AFC North showdown. The 2018 third-round pick has logged 23 tackles (10 solo) and four pass breakups over seven regular-season games.

B.J. Hill
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Wed 11/6/24 3:44 PM

Hill (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Hill upgraded to limited participation Wednesday after logging a DNP on Tuesday, suggesting he could be trending toward playing in Thursday night's divisional matchup. However, if the 29-year-old defensive tackle is unable to suit up in Week 10, expect Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson to see increased work with Cincinnati's first-team defense.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (12)
Sun 11/3/24 2:56 PM

Hill exited Sunday's game against the Raiders with a ribs injury and will not return.
EDGE Analysis
Sheldon Rankins, Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson will handle defensive tackle duties for the remainder of Sunday's contest. Sam Hubbard is also capable of kicking inside.