Brian Hill Fantasy

The Cleveland Browns signed running back Brian Hill to their practice squad on Tuesday after they placed running backs Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. John Kelly also landed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, so with Kareem Hunt (calf) still on Injured Reserve, D'Ernest Johnson is the only RB on the current active roster. The Browns also signed safety Nate Meadors and wide receiver Isaiah Zuber to their practice squad. Hill, 26, had 465 rushing yards and one touchdown in 16 games for the Atlanta Falcons last year and will provide much-needed depth in Cleveland's backfield if none of Chubb, Felton or Kelly can get cleared in time for Week 10 against the New England Patriots.

Nov. 9th • 8:56 PM

The Chicago Bears worked out veteran running backs Chris Thompson, Wendell Smallwood and Brian Hill on Tuesday. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that this just looks as if the Bears are updating their free agent list. Starting running back David Montgomery has been off to a nice start this season and veteran Damien Williams has cemented himself as the clear No. 2 back with Tarik Cohen (knee) on the PUP list. Thompson suited up for the Jaguars this past season, but only played eight games and landed on Injured Reserve with a back injury. Hill spent his training camp with the Tennessee Titans, but was released with an injury settlement and spent last season with the Falcons as the backup to Todd Gurley. Smallwood has spent the bulk of his five-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles and played in one game this past season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even if any of the veterans are signed by the Bears, all can be avoided in all formats.

Sep. 21st • 7:12 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Brian Hill (undisclosed) landed on the injured reserve on Sunday. It's unknown why he currently occupies space on the IR. However, it's apparently significant enough to keep him on the shelf moving ahead. The 25-year-old played in 16 games last season as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with 465 yards and a touchdown off 100 touches. He also added 25 catches for 199 yards. Hill likely won't do much this season, especially with Derrick Henry and Darrynton Evans in the mix, so it's best he remains undrafted in all formats. Still, that could always change if either man were to get hurt at some point during the year.

Aug. 29th • 9:04 PM