TROY HILL NEWS

Could play in Week 12 Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old began the Buccaneers' week of practice with a DNP but upgraded to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, indicating he could be on track to play Sunday. If Hill is able to suit up for the Week 12 matchup in New York, he'll likely see increased playing time as one of Tampa Bay's top rotational slot corners, especially with Tykee Smith (knee) listed as doubtful.

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Increases practice participation Hill (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Hill opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but the 33-year-old corner was able to go through Thursday's session in a limited capacity. He'll have one more chance Friday to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Giants.

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Working through ankle injury Hill (ankle) did not participate in the Buccaneers' first official practice of the week Wednesday.

Impact Hill was signed from the Bucs' practice squad to the active roster Monday to contribute depth to the secondary. However, he is nursing an ankle injury, which was serious enough for him to be sidelined for Wednesday's practice. If Hill is able to return to practice Thursday and/or Friday, that would give him a chance to suit up against the Giants on Sunday. Hill began the 2024 regular season with the Panthers, and before being released Oct. 18, he registered 32 tackles (20 solo) and one pass defended over six games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Added to active roster The Buccaneers signed Hill to their active roster Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hill joined the Buccaneers' practice squad in late October after being released by the Panthers earlier in the season. The veteran cornerback could contribute in Tampa Bay's secondary immediately, as the team is dealing with injuries to Tykee Smith (knee), Zyon McCollum (hamstring), Jamel Dean (hamstring) and Bryce Hall (ankle) heading into the Week 12 matchup against the Giants.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Troy Hill Is Not The Solution To The Problem You Think The Bucs Have | Pewter Report The Bucs signing of veteran CB Troy Hill to their practice squad adds depth to their defense, but not in the areas where it is most needed.

NOVEMBER 4 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Let go by Carolina The Panthers released Hill on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hill had started all six of the Panthers' games this season, recording 32 total tackles and one pass defended. Carolina will move on from Hill to play younger players in the secondary, as the fact the Panthers' defense already ranks last in the NFL in points per game allowed (33.8) corroborates his veteran presence didn't make much of a difference. Expect Hill to be a hot name on the free-agent market, as the veteran corner can help a team win now. Chau Smith-Wade is likely Hill's replacement at slot corner in Carolina.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stacks up nine tackles Hill recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.

Impact Hill played a season-high 78 percent snap share as the Panthers' starting slot cornerback. The veteran corner has provided decent returns this season with 5.4 tackles per game.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face Saints Hill (heel) practiced in full Friday and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Saints' official site reports...

Impact Hill was added to Thursday's injury report due to a heel issue, but it doesn't look like he'll be hampered at all Week 1. He's expected to start at nickel cornerback versus New Orleans, while Jaycee Horn and Michael Jackson handle perimeter cornerback snaps.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Hill (heel) was added to Thursday's injury report, getting in a limited practice.

Impact Mid-week additions to the injury report are rarely a good sign, but Friday's participation level and game status will reveal more. Hill is expected to handle nickel corner duties in Carolina this season in between projected outside corners Jaycee Horn and Michael Jackson.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers agree to terms with cornerback Troy Hill The veteran came in last year and stabilized the nickel role, and added experience to a young secondary.

MARCH 13 • PANTHERS.COM

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JANUARY 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Rule Out Troy Hill, Four Others Listed as Questionable The latest on the Panthers’ injury front.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Panthers Rule Out Troy Hill, Four Others Listed as Questionable The latest on the Panthers’ injury front.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New cornerback Troy Hill expects the defense to "surprise a lot of people" Troy Hill has experience with the coaches here, and he's feeling good about what this group can do this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

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JUNE 14, 2023

Rams CB Troy Hill Hits Free Agency After Contract Voids: Future in L.A.? Despite the ebb and flow to his 2022 season, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill could provide stability to a young corps in 2023.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nets 67 tackles in 2022 Hill recorded 67 tackles (45 solo), an interception and three additional defensed passes over 12 games during the 2022-23 regular season.

Impact Hill's return to the Rams after a one-year stint with the Browns yielded a mixed bag, as he neared his career high of 77 tackles, but missed a total of five games with groin injuries. In his eight seasons in the NFL, the 31-year-old has managed to play every game in a season just twice, the last coming in 2020.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Las Vegas Hill (groin) has been ruled active ahead of Thursday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Hill was sidelined against the Seahawks on Sunday after he missed the final two sessions of Week 13 prep. Now, the 31-year-old is ready to play again despite being limited in each session ahead of Thursday's contest. With David Long inactive, expect Hill, Jalen Ramsey and Derion Kendrick to round out the Rams' top trio of cornerbacks.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Hill (groin) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.

Impact Hill was limited at all three practices of Week 14 prep and is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup due to a groin injury that sidelined him for Week 13. If he's sidelined again, Derion Kendrick and Cobie Durant would both be candidates for increased roles opposite Jalen Ramsey.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Monday Hill (groin) was listed as a limited participant on the Rams' estimated injury report Monday, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Impact Hill was sidelined on IR with a groin injury for four games in a row before returning Week 8. He then played nearly every defensive snap from Week 9 onward, but he popped back up with a groin issue last Wednesday and logged back-to-back DNPs before being ruled inactive against Seattle on Sunday. While the Rams did not hold a full practice Monday, Hill's limited status is an encouraging sign heading into Thursday's game against Las Vegas. He'll have two more practices to increase his activity before this Week 14 contest.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Hill (groin)) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill closed the week with back-to-back DNPs, so his inability to suit up against Seattle doesn't come as a huge surprise. In his absence, Derion Kendrick and David Long will likely see extra opportunities.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams inactives: Troy Hill out, Brian Allen and Ernest Jones active Troy Hill is out today against the Seahawks, but Brian Allen and Ernest Jones are both active

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Listed as questionable Hill (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Hill was limited Wednesday due to a groin injury and logged back-to-back DNPs to end Week 13 prep, but he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. It's unclear if his current issue is related to the groin injury that landed him on IR at the beginning of campaign. Regardless, if Hill is sidelined against Seattle, David Long, Robert Rochell and Derion Kendrick would be candidates for increased roles opposite Jalen Ramsey.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Thursday Hill (groin) was unable to participate in the Rams' practice Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Impact After a lengthy span on the IR dealing with a groin injury before Week 8, Hill is back on the injury report with yet another groin injury. The cornerback managed to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, so the downgrade may be indicative of a setback. If Hill is able to log a full practice before Sunday, the corner should have a good chance to suit up in Week 13.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Hill (groin) was a limited participant during the Rams' practice Wednesday, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hill was on IR with a groin injury for four games in a row this season, though it's unknown whether that's related to his current issue. The 31-year-old cornerback returned to the active roster Week 8 and has played nearly every defensive snap over the Rams' past four games, recording 27 tackles and two passes defended over this span. Hill will now have two more opportunities to increase his practice activity before Sunday's contest versus Seattle.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE