Grugier-Hill made 18 tackles (11 solo), three passes defensed and two interceptions across 17 regular-season appearances with Minnesota in 2024.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill contributed as a reserve linebacker throughout the entire 2024 campaign with the Vikings, though in the team's final four games (including a wild-card round playoff loss to the Rams), he was limited to work on special teams. The 30-year-old veteran will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Grugier-Hill had three total tackles, two pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's win over Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill played on 21 of the defense's 67 snaps as he got work as a reserve interior linebacker with Ivan Pace out with a quad injury. Grugier-Hill was limited to special teams the first two games.

Grugier-Hill signed a contract with the Vikings on Wednesday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill played for the Panthers last season, recording 56 combined tackles, with a sack and interception on 392 defensive snaps in 17 games. He'll likely be a depth option for Minnesota's linebacker corps in 2024.

Grugier-Hill finished the regular season with 56 tackles (31 solo), including one sack, and one interception on two passes defended in 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill's tackle total marked the second highest of his eight-year career. The veteran is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent, leaving his 2024 outlook uncertain until he finds a landing spot.

Grugier-Hill (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

After beginning the Panthers' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, Grugier-Hill was able to take on a full workload Friday, and he's now in line to suit up Sunday. The 29-year-old is expected to continue serving as a rotational inside linebacker as Carolina attempts to finish its season on a positive note in Week 18.

Grugier-Hill (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when Grugier-Hill picked up the groin issue, but it puts his availability for Week 18 in danger either way. He'll probably need to log a full practice Thursday or Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Grugier-Hill (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darin Gnatt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill didn't practice Friday due to an illness, but he'll still suit up Sunday. Over his last five appearances, Grugier-Hill has totaled 25 tackles, a sack and a pass defense while playing a rotational role.

Grugier-Hill recorded a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 37-27 loss tot he Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

While Grugier-Hill was only on the field for 46 snaps (65 percent) he made his impression felt. He is seeing an expanded role due to Shaq Thompson (lower leg) being sidelined for the season. The veteran will look to stay hot in Week 4 when the Panthers host the Vikings.

Hill looks set to step into a starting role for the Panthers with Shaq Thompson (lower leg) expected to miss the rest of the season, David Newton of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill replaced Thompson during Monday night's 20-17 loss to the Saints, handling 58 defensive snaps while racking up six tackles (five solo) and one sack. The development puts Grugier-Hill on the IDP fantasy radar heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Seahawks, but the Panthers' defense as a whole could struggle to replace both Thompson and Jaycee Horn (hamstring), who landed on short-term IR after sustaining an injury Week 1.

Grugier-Hill signed with the Panthers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Grugier-Hill split time between the Texans and Cardinals last season, recording 48 total tackles over 15 games. The Panthers will get more depth at the inside linebacker position behind Shaq Thompson and Frankie Luvu, while also acquiring a proven special teams player.