The Baltimore Ravens continued to practice patience in their approach to the 2023 free agency period. However, on Friday they officially announced that they re-signed running back Justice Hill in a move that could prove to be consequential to their chances of improving next season.
Hill has been a steady role player for Baltimore since joining the team as a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He played collegiately at Oklahoma State University, and is well known for his impressive foot speed and sneaky elusiveness in the Ravens’ backfield. While he hasn’t put up amazing numbers to this point in his career, Hill managed to average more than five yards per carry in 2022 and could be set to take on an expanded role on his new deal.
.@jhill21_ is staying in Baltimore đ
We have re-signed RB Justice Hill âźď¸ pic.twitter.com/Ga2YqbFfAD
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 17, 2023
The details of the contract have yet to be announced, but his retention isn’t projected to have a significant impact on the Ravens’ salary cap. As a player who has played mostly in a depth role, the deal is likely to run for a shorter period of time, giving Hill a chance to earn a more lucrative contract in the near future.