Hill (knee) will be available for Monday's preseason game against the Commanders, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hill appears to have fully recovered from a torn ACL that he suffered in October of 2024. He was sidelined for the Bengals' preseason opener against the Eagles, but he has been given the green light to play in Cincinnati's second exhibition contest. The 2022 first-rounder will play a key role in the Bengals' secondary alongside Cam Taylor-Britt, DJ Turner, Jordan Battle and Geno Stone.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Out for first preseason game
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Hill (knee) won't play in the first preseason game against Philadelphia Thursday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
While on track to play Week 1 after tearing his ACL last October, the Bengals are being cautious with their starting slot cornerback. Hill has been fully participating in team drills the past two weeks, which is a great sign for a pass defense that struggled the majority of the last season. The 24-year-old is hoping to regain the form he had in 2023, where he started all 17 games and recorded two interceptions.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Increasing reps
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Hill (knee) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Charlie Clifford of WLWT NBC-5 Cincinnati reports.
Hill was cleared to return to team drills last week, and the 2022 first-rounder got a heavy workload during Monday's session. He looks to be fully recovered from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 5 of last season, and he is on track to play in the Bengals' regular-season opener against the Browns on Sept. 7.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Active in team drills
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Hill (knee) participated in the Bengals' team drills on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily Newsreports.
Hill missed the final 12 games of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL in Week 5. The team is taking a cautious approach as the 24-year-old was cleared to participate in individual drills Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick and converted safety is poised to open the year as the team's starting slot corner with Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner positioned on the boundary.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Fifth-year option picked up
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Hill (knee) had his fifth-year option on his rookie contract picked up for $12.682 million by the Bengals on Tuesday, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hill was set to enter the final year of his contract with Cincinnati, but he'll now stick around through the 2026 campaign. The cornerback was limited to just five contests in 2024, suffering a torn ACL in his right knee in Week 5 versus the Ravens. Hill racked up 25 total tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed before getting hurt. He'll now compete with DJ Turner (collarbone) for the No. 2 cornerback spot in the Bengals' secondary alongside Cam Taylor-Britt in 2025.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Sent to injured reserve
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The Bengals placed Hill (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Hill suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Sunday's Week 5 loss to the Ravens. With Hill done for the year, cornerback duties will fall on Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner on the outside, with Mike Hilton (knee) in the slot once healthy. Josh Newton is next up on the depth chart. With his 2024 campaign over, Hill will have an eye toward rehabbing for 2025, in what shapes up as a contract year for the 2022 first-round pick.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Team fears torn ACL
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Hill is believed to have sustained a torn ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 41-38 overtime loss to the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hill was knocked out of the Week 5 tilt early due to a knee injury which may turn out to be season-ending. He was on pace for his second consecutive 100-tackle season going into Sunday's game, so Hill's potential absence for the remainder of the campaign would be a major blow to the Cincinnati secondary. DJ Turner is likely to enter the starting lineup as a replacement for Hill at the outside corner spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Effective in loss
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Hill registered seven tackles (five solo) and a pass deflection during Cincinnati's 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Hill was productive once again as he logged the third most tackles on the team. The 2022 first-round pick has now compiled 74 tackles (49 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 11 games this season.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Productive in loss
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Hill logged eight tackles (three solo), an interception and a pass defended during Cincinnati's 27-3 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Hill was one of the few bright spots during the Bengals' blowout loss, logging his second interception of the year and finishing second on the team in total tackles. The 2022 first-round pick has had a solid start to his second season and currently leads the team with 34 tackles (24 solo), more than he had through 15 games as a rookie.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Gets first career pick
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Hill recorded six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 24-3 loss at Cleveland.
In what was a dreadful game for Cincinnati as a whole, Hill emerged as a bright spot when he picked off a Deshaun Watson pass over the middle in the third quarter. He'll look to expand on his promising start to 2023 versus Lamar Jackson and Baltimore in Week 2.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Clears injury designation
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Hill (shoulder) was a full participant on Thursday's practice report, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Hill suffered the injury Week 9 against the Panthers, and following the Week 10 bye, he sat out Sunday's game against the Steelers. His return Week 12 against the Panthers should bolster the team's depth at safety.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Out again in Week 11
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Hill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 11 versus the Steelers, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Hill will remain out for a second straight game following Cincinnati's bye week as he continues to deal with a shoulder issue. In his absence, Michael Thomas will step into a larger workload again in Week 12.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Listed as week-to-week
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Hill has been labeled week-to-week with a shoulder injury, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hill suffered an apparent shoulder injury during Cincinnati's win over Carolina on Sunday, and his return date is uncertain for the moment. With the Bengals drawing a rather timely bye in Week 10, the rookie will aim for a Week 11 return in Pittsburgh.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Forced out Sunday
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Hill is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers with a right shoulder injury.
Hill recorded four tackles before exiting at some point in the second half. With the rookie defensive back out, Michael Thomas will be forced to take on a larger role in Cincinnati's banged-up secondary.
