B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Sun 1/4/26 11:35 AM

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Hill logged a limited session Friday and will continue his perfect attendance during the 2025 campaign. In 16 games, Hill has recorded 58 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Fri 1/2/26 4:17 PM

Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Hill upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. The defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this year despite battling a persistent ankle injury since Dec. 17, so his chances to suit up Sunday are quite high. If the 30-year-old must miss the last game of the season, McKinnley Jackson would likely see an increased amount of defensive snaps at defensive tackle alongside T.J. Slaton.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Wed 12/31/25 4:12 PM

Hill (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hill has managed to play through an ankle injury during each of the Bengals' last two games, accruing four tackles (two solo) over that span. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week, but given his ability to play Weeks 16 and 17, he should be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Sun 12/28/25 11:47 AM

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill has been working through an ankle injury over the past two weeks, but the veteran defensive lineman has been able to play through the issue. He has logged 20 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the six games since the Bengals' Week 10 bye.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Fri 12/26/25 3:55 PM

Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill began Week 17 prep listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he managed to upgrade to limited reps Friday. The veteran defensive tackle's status will be made official approximately 90 minutes in advance of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Wed 12/24/25 4:44 PM

Hill (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Hill missed consecutive practices to start Week 16 due to his ankle issue, but was able to upgrade to a limited participant Friday and play in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins. If the same timeline is to be assumed for the veteran defensive tackle, he is likely on pace to play in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Sun 12/21/25 11:45 AM

Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's battle against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Hill began Week 16 prep with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday and avoid missing his first game of the campaign. Hill should thus be able to take on his usual starting role along the defensive line, which typically leads to a defensive snap share between 60 and 80 percent.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Fri 12/19/25 4:41 PM

Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Hill managed to log a limited practice Friday, which constituted his only practice participation of the week. The defensive tackle played just 25 snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Ravens, indicating the fresh ankle injury may have had something to do with his absence. With just one limited practice under his belt it is unclear if the 30-year-old will be able to suit up. If Hill is unable to play, McKinnley Jackson and Jordan Jefferson would be in line for an increased defensive snap share in Sunday's contest.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Wed 12/17/25 7:18 PM

Hill (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hill played a season-low 25 defensive snaps in Week 15 versus the Ravens, and now his availability for Week 16 is in jeopardy due to a problem with his ankle. He'll probably have to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday at Miami.

B.J. Hill
IL/DT CIN (10)
Mon 9/8/25 2:22 PM

Hill tallied seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old defensive lineman had an incredibly influential sack on Joe Flacco in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win, as that six-yard loss led to a missed field-goal from Andre Szmyt that would have given the Browns the lead. Hill remained productive throughout the Bengals' Week 1 win, logging seven total stops while playing on just 61-percent of the team's defensive snaps. He's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the Bengals take on the Jaguars in Week 2.