Hillman gained 21 yards on three carries in Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers.
While efficient on a per-carry basis, Hillman didn't get a touch until the second half, whereas rookie Devontae Booker was quite busy in the second quarter. Booker gained 36 yards on nine carries and seven yards on one reception, with all of his work coming after C.J. Anderson left the game. Anderson is the still the clear lead back and may have a three-down role, but Booker has surpassed Hillman as the preferred handcuff in the Denver backfield..