Julian Hill - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Under-the-radar playmaker might be Patriots' best option to fix offensive void The Patriots need to add another tight end to the roster after Julian Hill's injury, and their best option might be re-signing a familiar fr...

4 DAYS AGO • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots coach makes bold statement about rookie with everything to prove The New England Patriots suffered a major blow when free-agent tight end Julian Hill, signed in the offseason, went out with a season-ending...

6 DAYS AGO • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Hunter Henry may have let a brutal truth slip about injured Patriots teammate The latest update on Julian Hill's season-ending injury is not exactly what Patriots fans were hoping to hear.

JUNE 11 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots' response to Julian Hill injury could be a huge Josh McDaniels connection The Patriots could go after one of Josh McDaniels' former players in a trade to help fortify a position hit by injury.

JUNE 11 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Season-ending injury opens door for Patriots to take chance on forgotten veteran The New England Patriots seemingly had high hopes that free agent signing Julian Hill would be a major contributor for them in 2026, as he w...

JUNE 6 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Deadspin | Patriots TE Julian Hill to miss entire 2026 season Deadspin | Patriots TE Julian Hill to miss entire 2026 season

JUNE 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Patriots lose new tight end for 2026 season due to injury The Patriots' tight-end depth took a hit on Monday after free-agent pickup Julian Hill was placed on injured reserve.

JUNE 1 • BOSTON.COM

Lands on IR The Patriots placed Hill (undisclosed) on IR on Monday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hill joined the Patriots back in March on a three-year deal, but an unspecified injury will now sideline the tight end for the season. For now, Eli Raridon, CJ Dippre and Tanner Arkin are in the mix behind top TE Hunter Henry, but there's a solid chance the team will bring in added depth at the position in the wake of Hill's injury.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Acquire WR A.J. Brown in a Trade with the Philadelphia Eagles The Patriots announced that they have acquired WR A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for future draft choices. In addition,...

JUNE 1 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots QB Drake Maye already earning praise from new teammates Julian Hill was already impressed with Drake Maye before he signed with the Patriots this...

MAY 16 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Mike Brown, Jared Wilson and Julian Hill Media Access 5/14 Patriots players Mike Brown, Jared Wilson, and Julian Hill address the media on Thursday, May 14, 2026. TIMECODES Mike Brown / 00:00-05:44 J...

MAY 14 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots' most criticized signing already has more value than fans realize The Patriots' decision to sign tight end Julian Hill has not been met with much praise this offseason.

APRIL 1 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots facing criticism for big-time contract that may turn into a smart gamble When the New England Patriots inked free agent tight end Julian Hill to a three-year deal worth up to $18 million with incentives, the team...

MARCH 20 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Dolphins' rival is about to find out what fans already knew about $18 million gamble The Miami Dolphins let restricted free agent tight end Julian Hill hit the market, and now the Patriots are going to find out if it was a mi...

MARCH 14 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

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MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Leaves Miami for division rival Hill agreed to terms Wednesday on a contract with the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hill fits with New England as a depth option and blocker behind starting tight end Hunter Henry, a role opened up by the departure of Austin Hooper to Atlanta. Regardless of the change of scenery, Hill's realistic realm of outcomes for 2026 likely doesn't include attaining fantasy relevance, as across 14 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2025 he managed only 150 receiving yards (a career high). That said, at 6-foot-4, 251 pounds, Hill could emerge as an option for quarterback Drake Maye in the red zone.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch in season finale Hill secured his only target for eight yards during Miami's 38-10 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Impact Hill suited up for 14 regular-season games across the course of the 2025 campaign, securing 15 of 20 targets for a career-high 140 receiving yards. He's set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Dolphins will have the right to match any offer he receives from another team. Top tight ends Darren Waller (groin) and Greg Dulcich are both slated to become unrestricted free agents, meaning Hill could face a relatively open depth chart if he does return to Miami. Still, Hill is primarily a blocking tight end and seems unlikely to ever emerge as a consistent target in the receiving game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Secures one of two targets Hill brought in one of two targets for 16 yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Hill was once again overshadowed at the tight end position by Greg Dulcich (5-58-1 on six targets), though Darren Waller failed to gain any yards on his only catch (six targets). Across 16 regular-season appearances, Hill has now tallied 14 catches for 132 yards on 19 targets. He'll continue to primarily contribute as a blocker during the Dolphins' regular-season finale against New England in Week 18.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not targeted in Week 16 Hill was not targeted during Miami's 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Hill played 47 percent of offensive snaps versus Cincinnati, but it was again both Darren Waller and Greg Dulcich who dominated receiving opportunities at the tight end position for the Dolphins. Expect Hill to continue primarily contributing as a blocker when the Dolphins face off at home against the Buccaneers in Week 17.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures both targets vs. Pittsburgh Hill brought in both of his targets for 25 yards during Monday's 28-15 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Hill tallied his second-highest yardage total of the season despite working behind both Darren Waller (7-66-2) and Greg Dulcich (2-46-0) in terms of receiving at the tight end position. He faces a tremendous home matchup on Sunday against the Bengals, the league's worst defense against opposing TEs, but in all likelihood Waller and Dulcich are the only true candidates to translate that opportunity into fantasy production, while Hill stands to continue contributing mostly as a blocker.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Afterthought in receiving game Hill was not targeted during Miami's 34-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Hill started at tight end for the Dolphins and played 51 percent of offensive snaps versus New York, but as usual he was asked to contribute essentially entirely as a blocker. Elsewhere at the tight end position, both Darren Waller (one catch for 13 yards on three targets) and Greg Dulcich (three catches for 41 yards on three targets) are involved in the receiving game behind Jaylen Waddle, leaving few if any targets up for grab for Hill on a weekly basis. He can be safely left off the fantasy radar heading into a road matchup against the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Unable to secure only target Hill could not secure his only target during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.

Impact Hill played the most offensive snaps of any of Miami's tight ends, at 56 percent, but he mostly contributed as a blocker. Darren Waller saw more involvement in the passing game and led Miami in terms of receiving, despite accumulating all 47 of his yards on just two catches. No. 3 tight end Greg Dulcich was also more involved than Hill as a receiver, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. Hill will stand to reprise similar involvement in Week 14 versus the Jets.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one catch in Week 11 win Hill secured his only target for 14 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Washington in Madrid.

Impact Hill returned to action Week 11 after having missed Miami's prior three games due to a lingering ankle injury, though he contributed mostly as a blocker while Greg Dulcich (two catches for 18 yards on four targets) handled the majority of pass-catching opportunities at tight end. The Dolphins will go on bye Week 12, and with Darren Waller (pectoral) still expected to return from IR this season, there are no guarantees Hill will face much in the way of significant receiving opportunities Week 13 versus the Saints.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return in Madrid Hill (ankle) practiced without limitations Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site r...

Impact Hill's poised to return Sunday against the Commanders in Madrid following a three-game absence. He's expected to reclaim his role as Miami's top tight end in the ongoing absence of Darren Waller (pectoral). The Dolphins also have Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci at the position.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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