Hill recorded 10 total tackles (four solo) and four passes defensed during Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
Hill was able to have a rather productive day in Week 2, finishing second on the team in takedowns behind linebacker Demetrius Knight (12), while also securing a career-high four passes defensed. The cornerback has now registered 17 total tackles (11 solo) and four passes defensed over two games to open the 2026 campaign.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Not listed on injury report
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Hill (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.
Hill battled a hamstring issue throughout the preseason, though his absence from Wednesday's injury report suggests he will be good to go for Week 1 versus the Buccaneers. The 2022 No. 31 overall pick appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Bengals during the 2025 campaign, compiling 88 total tackles and one interception.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Won't play Thursday
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Hill (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Lions, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hill recently sustained a hamstring injury that has caused him to be sidelined for training camp practices, and he'll aim to be available for the Bengals' second preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Bears. Tacario Davis, Josh Newton and Ja'Sir Taylor will all have the opportunity to operate in expanded roles in the secondary for as long as Hill is out of action.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Hamstring tightness
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Hill has missed the last three practices with hamstring tightness, James Rapien of SI.com reports.
Hill is probably unlikely to get much playing time in the Bengals' first preseason game on Thursday, but the greater concern is the Bengals' corner depth heading into the season. DJ Ivey and rookie Tacario Davis are getting more reps with Hill missing time.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Six tackles in win
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Hill recorded six tackles (three solo) with two passes defensed in Thursday's 32-14 win over the Ravens.
Hill has been a key part of the Bengals' secondary this season, logging over 95 percent of defensive snaps in nine games. He has at least six tackles in four of his last five games with at least one pass defensed in three consecutive matchups.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Quiet showing in win
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Hill recorded three tackles (two solo) in Thursday's 33-31 win over the Steelers.
Hill was on the field for every defensive snap, but he still tallied his fewest tackles since Week 3. He still has at least five stops in five of seven contests this season.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Solid outing in loss
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Hill recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Cincinnati's loss versus the Packers on Sunday.
Hill finished tied for second on the team in tackles behind Barrett Carter during the loss. The 25-year-old is off to a strong start this season and is currently on pace to surpass his career-high 110 tackles (72 solo) set in 2023.
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Bengals' Dax Hill: Huge IDP day
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Hill had nine more tackles, including one for a loss, and a big interception early in the Bengals' win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Hill was a standout performer on a day where the Bengals often lacked standout performers. They had just two tackles for losses, the other on a sack by Trey Hendrickson. He's been instrumental in keeping the Bengals competitive on the defensive side of the ball in their first two games after missing most of 2024 with an ACL tear.
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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: 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: 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.
