National Football League

Panthers WR Hill cited for drug paraphernalia

Published Jul. 29, 2015 6:23 p.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

foxsports

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Panthers wide receiver Stephen Hill has been cited for knowingly possessing drug paraphernalia with intent to use.

Concord Police Department records indicate Hill was cited Tuesday - two days before players report to training camp - near Charlotte Motor Speedway for possessing two grinders with marijuana residue and a marijuana bowl used to process, prepare and store.

Hill, 24, spent last season on the Panthers practice squad.

The former Georgia Tech standout was drafted in the second round in 2012 by the Jets, but quickly fizzled out in New York after dropping too many passes.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera praised Hill for his strong work during minicamp and OTAs, saying he'd made big strides. Hill is expected to battle for Carolina's sixth wide receiver spot with Brenton Bersin and Jarrett Boykin.

---

AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL

share

Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

National Football League