JOSH HILL NEWS

Hangs up cleats Hill announced his retirement Thursday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill spent eight seasons in the NFL and only took the field for the Saints. He signed with the Lions this offseason, but he decided instead to pursue other interests and spend more time with his family. In total, Hill tallied 116 catches for 1,071 yards and 15 touchdowns while serving a versatile role in New Orleans.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tight end Josh Hill to retire from Lions Hill, who spent his entire eight-year career with the New Orleans Saints, noted the difficulties of uprooting his family.

MAY 4, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Josh Hill informs Detroit Lions he is retiring; Darren Fells set to visit Wednesday One of the players new Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was counting on to set the team culture, TE Josh Hill, has informed the team he is r...

MAY 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Saints mindful of holes beyond QB in first post-Brees draft

The first New Orleans Saints draft since the retirement of all-time leading NFL passer Drew Brees might not include a quarterback

APRIL 23, 2021 • Associated Press

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions roster reset: How new additions Jamaal Williams, Josh Hill and others fit Jared Goff finally gives the Detroit Lions a quarterback who knows how to win

MARCH 22, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions roster reset: How new additions Jamaal Williams, Josh Hill and others fit An early look at the roster reshaping for the Lions, who will have many, many new faces starting for them in 2021.

MARCH 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: New Lions TE Josh Hill delivered on son's request: Go to a place where it snows Ex-Packers RB Jamaal Williams 'grateful and blessed' to be signing with Detroit Lions

MARCH 17, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

New Lions TE Josh Hill on Coach Campbell: 'You're getting the genuine guy' New Detroit Lions tight end Josh Hill offered some insight into the character of head coach Dan Campbell.

MARCH 16, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM

New Detroit Lions TE Josh Hill reacts to Drew Brees' retirement Detroit Lions TE Josh Hill, who spent almost a decade catching passes from Drew Brees, talks March 16, 2021, about the hall of fame QBs reti...

MARCH 16, 2021 • FREEP.COM

What Detroit Lions' Josh Hill learned from Dan Campbell over the years New Detroit Lions tight end Josh Hill talks March 16, 2021, about what he learned from Dan Campbell during their five years together.

MARCH 16, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Little involvement in 2020 Hill caught eight passes for 46 yards and a touchdown in 2020 over 14 regular-season games.

Impact Hill's eighth season saw him record his fewest receptions and receiving yards since his rookie campaign in 2013. He was used primarily as a blocking tight end, and he was clearly behind Jared Cook and Adam Trautman as a pass-catching option. Even if Cook, who's set to be a free agent in 2021, doesn't return to New Orleans, Hill isn't expected to take on an increased role as a pass catcher. He has little fantasy value, even in deeper formats.

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Over hand injury Hill (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the Bears after practicing fully Friday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hill logged back-to-back limited sessions to start the week after missing the regular season finale with this injury, but he was able to shed his injury designation with a full session Friday. The backup tight end should take on his usual role Sunday, which consists primarily of blocking, though Hill is capable of chipping in the occasional catch. He had eight receptions and one touchdown in the regular season.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Unavailable for Week 17 Hill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill suffered a hand injury early in the Week 16 win over the Vikings. He was unable to practice all week, so he'll predictably be sidelined in the season finale. Position mates Jared Cook and Adam Trautman should handle their typical workloads, but the Saints may elevate Garrett Griffin or Ethan Wolf from the practice squad to add depth at tight end.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts hand Friday Hill suffered a hand injury in Friday's 52-33 win over the Vikings, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill left the game early in the first quarter and was unable to return. The 30-year-old tight end plays a key blocking role in New Orleans' offense. If he is forced to miss any time, the Saints may call up another tight end from the practice squad to serve behind Jared Cook and Adam Trautman.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing as full participant Hill (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact It's unclear if Hill has officially cleared the concussion protocol, but the fact he's practicing with no limitations is a sign he's nearing full clearance. The 30-year-old is on track to be available for Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Won't suit up Sunday Hill (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Hill suffered a concussion last week against the 49ers and didn't practice at all this week, so he'll remain in the league's five-step concussion protocol. Jared Cook and Adam Trautman are the only healthy tight ends on New Orleans' roster, so they may elevate either Garrett Griffin or Ethan Wolf from the practice squad before Sunday's game. Hill will look to return in Week 12 against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Hill (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Hill has yet to resume practicing since he suffered a concussion during the Saints' Week 10 win over the 49ers. The depth tight end will need to fully clear the league's five-step protocol before retaking the field, so it's safe to assume that he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kamara-Jones a marquee matchup when Saints host Falcons

Alvin Kamara’s next chance to build on his prolific season comes against a Falcons defense that hopes it has an answer to the Saints’ dynamic running back

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Saints resourcefulness, resilience to be tested sans Brees

The Saints are riding a six-game winning streak and lead the NFC South but their resourcefulness and resilience will be tested in upcoming weeks

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

AP source: Saints' Brees has rib fractures, collapsed lung

A person familiar with the situation says Drew Brees has been diagnosed with multiple rib fractures and a collapsed right lung

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Suffers concussion Hill (concussion) exited Sunday's game against the 49ers and won't return.

Impact Hill joins an extensive list of Saints to suffer injuries in this one, including quarterback Drew Brees (ribs). The backup tight end isn't much of a contributor in the passing game but plays an important role in the rushing attack with his blocking ability. He'll need to clear concussion protocol to play against Atlanta in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Saints overcome Brees injury, beat 49ers 27-13

Drew Brees was pulled at halftime with a rib injury after passing for just 76 yards and a touchdown, but Alvin Kamara scored three times and New Orleans' defense largely stifled Sa...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Saints TE Josh Hill (concussion) ruled out late vs. 49ers The hits keep coming for the New Orleans Saints. After ruling out receiver Tre’Quan Smith earlier with a concussion and announcing that quar...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM