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Bills work out three running backs after Nyheim Hines’ season-ending injury

#Bills work out three total running backs after Nyheim Hines injury news:

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Down Nyheim Hines, the Buffalo Bills have done their due diligence on multiple running backs on Monday. According to a report, the team worked out three rushers in total.

Hines, 26, suffered a season-ending knee injury in a freak jet skiing accident over the weekend. Previously it was reported that former Tennessee Titans third-round pick Darrynton Evans was set to have a workout in Buffalo.

However, he’s not alone.

NFL insider Aaron Wilson from Click2Houston.com notes that Abram Smith and Kylin Hill also worked out for the Bills.

Smith most recently suited up for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He was named to the All-XFL team as he led the league with 791 rushing yards and averaged 5.0 yards per carry over 10 games. He added another 13 catches for 91 yards. The next-closest rusher in the XFL to Smith totaled 348 yards fewer than him.

Smith previously signed as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints in 2022. He was cut at the end of training camp that year, and then he went on to be a top draft pick in the XFL.

Hill was a seventh-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021 and has only 11 total NFL carries in his career. His larger contributions have occurred on special teams. Hill was released by the Packers in November 2022.

Bills Wire will continue to provide updates.

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Packers coach Matt LaFleur explains decisions to cut Amari Rodgers, Kylin Hill

The Packers coach discussed the process behind cutting Amari Rodgers and Kylin Hill. One was production-based. The other was a failure of expectations within a role.

The individual decisions to release wide receiver Amari Rodgers and running back Kylin Hill were made because of two separate factors: on-field performance and buying in off the field.

Coach Matt LaFleur explained why the Packers released Rodgers and Hill on Tuesday.

The decision on Rodgers was production-based; the process behind Hill was not meeting in-house expectations within a role.

LaFleur on Rodgers: “Amari, that one hurts a lot. I know how much this meant to him. He did everything we asked him to. He was a great teammate. He worked his tail off. You could see him really growing in terms of overall knowledge. But we are in a production-based business, and it’s unfortunate. It truly is. I feel for him. He’s a guy I have a lot of respect for and care for deeply. I’m confident he’s going to get another shot. Sometimes that’s the best thing for guys in this league. You go through a little bit of adversity and get a fresh start somewhere else. I wish him nothing but the best.”

Rodgers, a third-round pick in 2021, had just eight catches in 26 career games and also fumbled five times this season, including a lost fumble against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

LaFleur on Hill: “It’s a tough deal. I would say this: being a member of the Green Bay Packers is a privilege. And there are standards and expectations that are placed on every member of this team that we expect guys to live up to. I appreciate what Kylin’s been through, and I know it hasn’t been easy coming back from that knee injury that he suffered a year ago, that was a pretty devastating hit. He was a guy we had some high expectations for. I realize he is in loaded room. But regardless of your role, no matter how big or how small, we expect guys to come to work and just be supportive and own that role to the best of their ability. When you don’t do that, this is what happens.”

It’s unclear if a specific incident happened within the building or during Sunday’s win over the Cowboys that directly led to Hill’s release on Tuesday.

Hill, a seventh-round pick in 2021, tore his ACL in Week 8 last season and missed the last nine games of his rookie season and the first seven games of this season. After returning, Hill played just one snap on offense and eight snaps on special teams over the last two games. He was the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, a job that will now go to Patrick Taylor, who was signed to the roster after Hill’s release.

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Packers release running back Kylin Hill

In addition to releasing WR Amari Rodgers, the Packers also released second-year RB Kylin Hill, a seventh-round pick from the 2021 draft.

In a surprising roster move Tuesday, the Green Bay Packers released second-year running back Kylin Hill.

The move was made alongside the release of second-year wide receiver and returner Amari Rodgers.

Hill, a seventh-round pick in 2021, was active in two games for the Packers after coming off the PUP list this season. He tore his ACL in Week 8 of last season and missed the final nine games of the 2021 season and the first seven games of the 2022 season.

Over two seasons in Green Bay, Hill played in 10 games, rushing 11 times for 31 yards, catching one pass for five yards and returning 10 kickoffs for 199 yards.

This season, Hill rushed one time for seven yards (and a first down) against the Detroit Lions in Week 9. He did not play a snap from scrimmage on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but was on the field for five special teams snaps.

Patrick Taylor will serve as the team’s No. 3 running back.

It’s possible Hill could return on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Releasing Hill and Rodgers means the Packers are already down three players from the 2021 draft class. Sixth-round pick Cole Van Lanen was traded to the Jaguars before the start of the regular season.

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Packers activate RB Kylin Hill from PUP list

The Packers activated running back Kylin Hill from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday.

Three weeks after designating him to return and opening his practice window, the Green Bay Packers activated running back Kylin Hill from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

Hill, who tore his ACL while returning a kickoff during Week 8 of last season, missed all of training camp and the first eight games of the 2022 season while on the PUP list. The second-year running back was designated for return and participated at practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Three weeks of practice essentially served as Hill’s training camp.

The move was not only a necessity based on the 21-day window but also foreshadowed by the Packers releasing Patrick Taylor from the 53-man roster on Tuesday.

Finally back, Hill will slot in as the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon and give the Packers another kick return option.

The Packers took Hill with the 256th overall pick in the 2021 draft. As a rookie, Hill rushed 10 times for 24 yards, caught one pass for five yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 199 yards (19.9 average, 41 long) over eight games.

Hill showed during the 2021 preseason that he can be dynamic with the ball in his hands. Will the Packers find ways of getting him on the field in unique ways? The offense could certainly use the spark.

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Packers release RB Patrick Taylor from 53-man roster

The Packers released running back Patrick Taylor on Tuesday.

The Green Bay Packers released running back Patrick Taylor from the team’s 53-man roster on Tuesday.

Taylor, who was signed from the practice squad after Week 1, played in seven straight games for the Packers. He was on the field for one offensive snap and 69 snaps on special teams. His stat line included two special teams tackles.

Releasing Taylor should clear the way for the Packers to activate running back Kylin Hill from the PUP list.

Taylor, a third-year running back, will be expected to return on the practice squad.

The Packers also released outside linebacker Kobe Jones to the practice squad, likely to make room for Taylor. Jones was elevated from the practice squad to the gameday roster for last week’s loss to the Bills.

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Packers RB Kylin Hill (PUP list) returns to practice

Packers second-year running back Kylin Hill, who opened the year on the reserve/PUP list, returned to practice on Wednesday.

The Green Bay Packers returned second-year running back Kylin Hill to the practice field on Wednesday, marking his first step toward coming off the reserve/PUP list and activation to the 53-man roster.

Hill, who tore his ACL while returning a kickoff in Week 8 of last year, was placed on the PUP list to start training camp and later moved to the reserve/ PUP list during camp, meaning he had to miss at least the first four games of the 2022 season.

It’s been almost one year since Hill suffered the season-ending injury in Arizona.

A 21-day window now opens for Hill to practice with the team and the Packers to activate him to the roster. He can be activated immediately if the team wishes. A corresponding roster move would need to be made.

The Packers took Hill with the 256th overall pick in the 2021 draft. As a rookie, Hill rushed 10 times for 24 yards, caught one pass for five yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 199 yards (19.9 average, 41 long) over eight games.

The Packers have Patrick Taylor on the 53-man roster behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, and it’s unclear if general manager Brian Gutekunst would keep Taylor on as another backup once Hill is activated.

While likely not in line for a big role on offense, Hill does bring kickoff return experience to the table. Rookie Christian Watson replaced Amari Rodgers in the role in Week 5, but Watson is now dealing with a hamstring injury.

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Packers place RB Kylin Hill on regular season PUP list

Packers RB Kylin Hill (reserve/PUP) will miss the first four games of the 2022 season. A roster spot as the third running back is now officially available.

The Green Bay Packers placed running back Kylin Hill on the regular season physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Tuesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

Hill, who tore his ACL in Week 8 of last season, started training camp on the PUP list. By going on the reserve/PUP list now, Hill must miss the first four weeks of the regular season.

The Packers placing Hill on the list helped get the roster to 80 players by Tuesday’s deadline. Players on the regular season PUP list do not count against the roster limit. The Packers also traded offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen and waived injured safety Vernon Scott.

Hill, a seventh-round pick in 2021, was originally injured on a kickoff return against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 28 and missed the rest of the season.

As a rookie, Hill rushed 10 times for 24 yards, caught one pass for five yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 199 yards (19.9 average, 41 long) over eight games.

Once healthy, Hill is expected to compete for the No. 3 running back job behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Without him in the mix to start the season, Patrick Taylor, undrafted rookie Tyler Goodson and Dexter Williams are competing for the roster spot.

The Packers made five total moves to get the roster from 85 to 80: released outside linebacker Chauncey Manac, released offensive lineman Ty Clary, waived Scott, traded Van Lanen and placed Hill on the reserve/PUP list.

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Packers RB Kylin Hill suffered season-ending knee injury vs. Cardinals

The Packers have lost rookie RB Kylin Hill to a season-ending knee injury, per NFL Network.

The rookie season of Green Bay Packers running back and kick returner Kylin Hill is over.

Hill, the team’s seventh-round pick, suffered a season-ending knee injury while returning a kickoff during the second half of the Packers’ win over the Cardinals on Thursday night, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The specific injury to the knee isn’t currently known. A season-ending injury usually involves at least one torn ligament.

Hill’s right leg absorbed the brunt of a devastating collision with Cardinals running back Jonathan Ward, who suffered a concussion on the play. In obvious pain and with tears in his eyes, Hill was carted off the field and back to the locker room by the Packers medical staff. Ward was strapped to a backboard and carted off not long after.

Hill played in all eight games for the Packers to start the 2021 season. He carried 10 times for 24 yards, caught one pass for five yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 199 yards. He played 26 snaps on offense and 76 more on special teams.

The Packers turned to Malik Taylor to return kicks after Hill left the game in the second half. At running back, the Packers will need to find a new No. 3 option behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, although Patrick Taylor is available on the practice squad.

Matt LaFleur and the Packers have been openly optimistic about Hill and his ability as a runner and returner. He is likely to face a long rehab before starting his second NFL season in 2022.

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Packers RB Kylin Hill ruled out immediately with knee injury

The Packers ruled out rookie RB Kylin Hill with a knee injury after a scary incident on a kickoff return on Thursday night.

Green Bay Packers running back and kick returner Kylin Hill was immediately ruled out of Thursday night’s showdown with the Arizona Cardinals after suffering a gruesome knee injury on a kick return in the third quarter.

A nasty collision with Jonathan Ward at the 9-yard line created a scary scene at State Farm Field.

Hill took the brunt of Ward’s tackle force on his right knee. He needed a cart to exit the field. Ward was strapped to a backboard and carted off with a head or neck injury.

Hill, a seventh-round pick from Mississippi State, caught the kickoff a few yards deep in the end zone and briefly stumbled as he took the ball into the field of play.

Coach Matt LaFleur may be able to provide an update on Hill’s condition following the contest.

The Packers also ruled out defensive lineman Kingsley Keke after evaluating him for a concussion, and tight end Robert Tonyan is questionable to return with a knee injury.

Packers rookie Kylin Hill gives special teams a ‘jolt’ on kick returns

Rookie RB Kylin Hill had two impressive returns, including a 41-yarder in the first half, for the Packers in Week 2 against the Lions.

The Green Bay Packers are trending in the right direction on kick returns thanks to dynamic rookie Kylin Hill, who produced a pair of impressive returns in Week 2.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Hill did “some nice things” as a kick returner against the Detroit Lions, including a 41-yard return that set up a touchdown drive in the first half.

“He’s given us a little something, a little jolt in that area, which was much needed,” LaFleur said.

Hill’s first return featured a highlight moment. He initially bumped into linebacker Oren Burks, but he kept his balance, worked the return around the contain to the outside and then hurdled the kicker in the open field.

Here’s the play:

The Packers took over at the 44-yard line and marched 56 yards in 10 plays to tie the game up at 14.

Later, Hill had a 33-yard return to open the second half that was called back due to holding. But once again he showed off some explosiveness as he found a seam and worked the ball up the field.

Hill was one of the Packers’ preseason stars as a running back, but he’s buried on the depth chart behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon and may only impact some games on special teams.

The Packers could certainly use the spark in the return game. Last season, the Packers averaged only 18.9 yards per return (31st in the NFL) and had only two returns of 30 or more yards. Hill would have had two returns over 30 yards on Monday night without the holding penalty on the second. His 41-yard return against the Lions is the longest kick return by a Packers player since Tyler Ervin’s 45-yard return in 2019.

Hill is still learning how to return kicks and will likely get better with experience. His vision and explosiveness are a good combo for the job.

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