B.J. Hill Injury News & Updates
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Notches sack in Week 1
Hill tallied seven total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.
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.
Sep 3, 2025
Full go for Week 1
Hill (foot) did not appear on the Bengals' injury report Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill was dealing with a foot injury throughout training camp and the preseason, but he is now all set to play in Sunday's regular-season opener against Cleveland. The 30-year-old is expected to operate as one of the team's starters at defensive tackle to open the 2025 campaign.
Aug 10, 2025
Still not practicing
Hill (foot) is not participating in Sunday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill has been limited since the start of training camp due to what was initially labeled a precautionary foot injury. He didn't suit up for Cincinnati's preseason opener, and it remains to be seen whether he'll be available for the team's second preseason clash on Monday, Aug. 18 against the Commanders.
Jul 21, 2025
Limited as precaution
Hill (foot) will be limited to start camp for precautionary reasons, coach Zac Taylor said Monday, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill had a walking boot on for voluntary workouts in May. He seems to have progressed in his recovery since then, but the Bengals have little reason to rush the veteran defensive tackle's return with the regular season over a month away.
May 6, 2025
Spotted with boot
Hill (foot) was spotted with a boot on his left foot at the Bengals' voluntary workouts Tuesday , Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill signed a three-year contract with the Bengals in March after posting 56 total tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding four passes defensed over 15 regular-season games with the team in 2024. The defensive tackle is now dealing with an unspecified left foot injury and it's unclear if it'll cause him to miss Cincinnati's OTAs later this month.
Mar 10, 2025
Inks new deal
Hill signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Bengals on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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.
Jan 9, 2025
Posts solid 2024 campaign
Hill tallied 56 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended four passes over 15 games in 2024.
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.
Dec 2, 2024
Logs first sack of season
Hill logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 44-38 loss to Pittsburgh.
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.
Nov 17, 2024
All set for SNF
Hill (knee) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Chargers.
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.
Nov 15, 2024
Draws questionable tag
Hill (knee) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
Nov 14, 2024
Logs limited practice in return
Hill (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill was unable to practice Wednesday due to a knee issue that he may have sustained during the Bengals' Week 9 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.
Nov 13, 2024
DNP with knee injury
Hill (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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.
Nov 7, 2024
Good to go vs. Baltimore
Hill (ribs) is not on the Bengals' inactive list for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.
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.
Nov 6, 2024
Questionable for Thursday night
Hill (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Ravens.
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.
Nov 3, 2024
Leaves with ribs injury
Hill exited Sunday's game against the Raiders with a ribs injury and will not return.
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.
Oct 4, 2024
Cleared to play Sunday
Hill (hamstring) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens and is expected to play, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill has been sidelined since going down 14 snaps into Week 2 against the Chiefs, but his Week 5 return will be a big boost to Cincinnati's struggling defense. His return could bump rookie DT Kris Jenkins out of the rotation up front.
Sep 29, 2024
Ruled out
Hill (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Hill was considered doubtful for the matchup, so his game status doesn't come as too much of a surprise. With Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) also out, the Bengals will be depleted in the middle of their defensive line. Zachary Carter, Jay Tufele and Kris Jenkins will all likely need to step up there against the Carolina.
Sep 27, 2024
Doubtful to face Carolina
Hill (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
With Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday and Hill doubtful, Zachary Carter, Jay Tufele and rookie Kris Jenkins will again pace the Bengals' interior defensive line in snaps against Carolina after that was the case last Monday night versus Washington when both Rankins and Hill were inactive.
Sep 23, 2024
Inactive against Washington
Hill (hamstring) is inactive for Monday night's game against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Hill was listed as doubtful, so this isn't a surprise. With Sheldon Rankins also out with a hamstring injury, the Bengals were forced to sign veteran DT Lawrence Guy to team with Jay Tufele and Zachary Carter on the interior of the defensive line.
Sep 21, 2024
Unlikely to play Monday
Hill (hamstring) didn't practice Saturday and is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bill picked up the hamstring injury during Cincinnati's Week 2 loss to Kansas City. The 2018 third-round pick wasn't able to practice in any capacity all week, making him unlikely to suit up for Monday's contest. With Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) already ruled out, backups Jay Tufele and Zachary Carter will step into the starting defensive tackle jobs while Lawrence Guy serves in a rotational depth role, if Hill ends up being ruled out.
Sep 20, 2024
Doesn't practice Friday
Hill (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice session, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill sustained the hamstring injury in the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Chiefs. He opened the week with back-to-back DNP's, and he'll have one more chance Saturday to practice in some capacity ahead of Monday's game against the Commanders. Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) has also been held out of practice, and if neither he nor Hill can play, then Zachary Carter and Jay Tufele would step up as the starting defensive tackles for Monday's contest.
Sep 15, 2024
Won't return Sunday
Hill (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 2 game against Kansas City.
ANALYSIS
Hill exited in the second quarter of Sunday's contest while grabbing at his left hamstring, and he's since been ruled out for the remainder of the game. His departure is a big blow to a depleted Bengals defensive line. Zachary Carter has stepped in for Hill against the Chiefs, while Jay Tufele has entered for Sheldon Rankins, who went down with an injury in the third quarter.
Sep 15, 2024
Leaves game with hamstring injury
Hill is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill registered one tackle before exiting in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Jay Tufele or Zachary Carter will see additional snaps at defensive tackle alongside starter Sheldon Rankins while Hill is sidelined.
Feb 13, 2024
Makes two interceptions in 2023
Hill racked up 51 tackles (26 solo), 4.5 sacks, five pass breakups, two interceptions and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Hill ended the 2023 campaign with less tackles than in 2022, but he made noise elsewhere on the stat sheet while also tallying the first two interceptions of his NFL career. His two big-man INTs came against Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew and Vikings signal-caller Nick Mullens. Hill remains a reliable starter heading into his age-29 season, but the Bengals have some cap decisions to make, so his contract stands out as a potential option to restructure.
Dec 11, 2023
Key interception
Hill had a key interception in the second half of the Bengals' win over the Colts in Week 14.
ANALYSIS
Teammate Trey Hendrickson hit Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew as he was throwing, and Hill made a diving catch off of the subsequent deflection. Overall, Hill has 31 tackles on the season and is on-pace for fewer tackles than the last two years with the Bengals, but has the interception, four sacks and four deflected passes.
Feb 1, 2023
Career highs
Hill recorded a career-high 68 tackles during the 2022 regular season and played the most snaps (785) of his career. He also finished with three sacks and three recovered fumbles.
ANALYSIS
The Bengals have netted a big profit in trading for Hill from the Giants and he'll continue to play a huge role for them going forward on their interior defensive line.
Mar 14, 2022
Staying in Cincinnati
Hill agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Bengals on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill was traded to the Bengals ahead of the 2021 campaign and totaled 50 tackles (29 solo) and 5.5 sacks across 16 appearances. The 2018 third-round pick figures to be a key piece along the Bengals' defensive front over the next three seasons.
Jan 10, 2022
Clears COVID-19 list
Hill (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Hill was one of seven Bengals players to be removed from COVID-19 protocols Monday. During his first season with the Bengals, the defensive lineman has totaled 50 tackles and 5.5 sacks across 16 appearances. He will look to build off his solid 2022 campaign by getting after Derek Carr during Cincinnati's wild-card matchup with the Raiders on Saturday.
Jan 5, 2022
Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
Hill was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hill will now enter the league's protocols surrounding the virus, making it unlikely that he'll be available for Sunday's regular season finale against the Browns. If the defensive tackle is unable to play, Josh Tupou and Tyler Shelvin could end seeing an increase in snaps.
Oct 6, 2021
Impacting pass rush
Hill leads the Bengals in sacks with three so far while rotating in their defensive line, Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports. The Bengals are on pace to get 47 sacks, 166 pressures, and 51 QB knockdowns (projected stats are from PFF.com), as opposed to 17, 111 and 55 respectively last season.
ANALYSIS
So far the trade that netted Hill from the Giants for Billy Price has worked out really well for the Bengals. Hill is difficult to rely upon in IDP leagues because he has roughly a 35% snap share. That rotation probably helps keep him fresher for pass rush situations, however.
Aug 30, 2021
Traded to the Bengals
The Giants traded Hill to Cincinnati in exchange for Billy Price on Monday,Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Hill played in all 16 games for the Giants last season, tallying 32 tackles and one sack. Hill was likely acquired by the Bengals to fill the depth role at defensive end that has been opened due to rookie Joseph Ossai's possible season-ending knee injury.
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