The Packers waived Hill on Tuesday.
Hill suffered a torn ACL on a kick return during his rookie season and was sidelined for the start of the 2022 campaign. The 2021 seventh-round pick made his season debut against the Lions in Week 9, but he saw just nine total snaps (one offensive) over the Packers' past two games. If the running back clears waivers, Green Bay may be interested in signing him to the practice squad, but Hill, who flashed during preseason action as a rookie, may draw some interest from around the league.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Records carry in return
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Hill had one carry for seven yards in Sunday's 15-9 loss to the Lions.
Hill was only on the field for three offensive snaps, but he did record his first carry since tearing his ACL in Week 8 of the 2021 campaign. Hill could see more work in Week 10 if fellow running back Aaron Jones (ankle) is unable to go, but in that scenario he would still find himself behind AJ Dillon on the depth chart.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Returning to practice
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The Packers designated Hill (knee) for return from the PUP list Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The transaction now opens a 21-day window wherein the Packers can monitor Hill at practice, and he's eligible to be added to the 53-man roster at any point during that three-week span. The second-year player, who is working his way back from a torn ACL, could challenge Patrick Taylor for the No. 3 backfield role when back to full form. Hill may also be a candidate to handle kick-return duties for Green Bay.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Not ready yet
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Hill (knee) is not ready to be designated for a return to practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Hill remains on the reserve/PUP list, and it looks like the Packers will take more time before kickstarting his 21-day practice window. Patrick Taylor is currently handling the No. 3 reserve role behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Starting camp on PUP list
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Hill (knee) has been placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Also placed on the list was fellow running back Patrick Taylor (undisclosed), with both players eligible to be activated for practice at any time during training camp. Hill is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October, and once he's back to full speed, the 2021 seventh-rounder will look to cement his depth role in Green Bay's backfield behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Rehabbing during OTAs
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Hill (knee) was spotted rehabbing off to the side of the Packers' OTA on Tuesday, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
The seventh-round pick out of Mississippi State shined during the preseason last year, earning a spot on the initial 53-man roster, and operated as the Packers' primary kick returner until he suffered a torn ACL during Week 8 against the Cardinals. It's unclear if Hill will be 100 percent healthy by the start of the 2022 campaign, but it's still a positive sign to see the youngster getting in workouts during the offseason.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Placed on IR
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Hill (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
Hill will miss the remainder of the 2021 campaign after he sustained a torn ACL in Thursday's win over Arizona. He logged just 10 carries for 24 yards while securing one of two targets for five yards during his rookie season.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Suffers season-ending injury
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Hill will miss the rest of the season due to the knee injury he sustained during Thursday's win at Arizona, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hill suffered the injury on a nasty collision while returning a kickoff, and he needed to be carted off the field. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, he's been diagnosed with a torn ACL. The rookie seventh-round pick will finish his first season with 10 rushes for 24 yards and one catch for five yards, adding 10 kickoff returns for 199 yards.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Ruled out with knee injury
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Hill will not return to Thursday's game against the Cardinals after suffering a knee injury.
Hill suffered a hit to his lower body on a kickoff return late in the third quarter. He exited on a cart, but there has been official word on his exact injury.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Catches first career pass
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Hill had one reception for five yards in Sunday's 25-22 victory over the Bengals. He also returned one kick for 16 yards.
Hill did not carry the ball at all for the third week in a row, but he did catch his first pass as a professional. The Packers' third-string running back played only two snaps Sunday, and with both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon healthy, Hill figures to continue playing only a bit role in the Packers offense.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Makes impact on special teams
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Hill had two carries for eight yards in Monday's 35-17 victory over the Lions. He also returned two kicks for 60 yards in the contest.
For the second week in a row Hill did not get a carry until the game was out of hand, but he did make an impact on special teams Monday, taking back a kick 41 yards in the second quarter that helped set up a Packers touchdown. With fellow ball carriers Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon healthy, expect Hill to continue working in the same role for the time being.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Five carries late in Week 1
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Hill had five carries for 14 yards in Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Packers.
Hill finished tied for the team lead in carries, second in rushing yards and played just two fewer snaps than A.J. Dillon in Week 1, but fantasy players should be aware he did not touch the ball until the Packers swapped out Aaron Rodgers for Jordan Love in the fourth quarter of Sunday's lopsided contest. Hill is an intriguing prospect for the Packers, but don't consider him a threat to Dillon's backup spot behind Aaron Jones just yet.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: Closes out preseason strong
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Hill took seven carries for 37 yards and caught one pass for seven yards in Saturday's 19-0 preseason loss to the Bills.
With the Packers resting starters, Hill and AJ Dillon both got plenty of run with the second-team offense. Dillon was the starter and took the first three carries, but Hill also got touches on the opening drive. The rookie seventh-round pick seems to have won the No. 3 RB job, ahead of Dexter Williams and Patrick Taylor.
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Packers' Kylin Hill: In position to secure RB3 role
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Packers running backs coach Ben Sirmans, via Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, said Sunday that Hill has put himself in "great position" to open the season as the Packers' third running back.
Aaron Jones (hamstring) and AJ Dillon are locked in as the Packers' top two running backs provided they are healthy, but the third spot on the depth chart is up for grabs, and the rookie currently stands ahead of Patrick Taylor and Dexter Williams in the competition. Hill didn't get anything going on the ground in the Packers' preseason opener, finishing with minus-two yards on five carries, but he did flash on a screen pass that he took 22 yards to the house, and he also returned three kicks for 58 yards.
