Michael Hill (American football)

Michael Hill (born May 14, 1989) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Missouri Western State. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2013.

Michael Hill
Free agent
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1989-08-14) August 14, 1989
St. Joseph, Missouri
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Joseph (MO) Central
College:Missouri Western
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:23
Rushing average:2.6
Rushing TDs:0
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:23
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

On April 27, 2013, Hill signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[1] On August 31, 2013, Hill was released by the Chargers.

Green Bay Packers

On September 2, 2013, Hill was signed the Packers' practice squad. On September 30, 2013, Hill was signed to the Packers' active roster.[2] Hill was waived by the Packers on October 18, 2013.

Hill was re-signed to the Packers' practice squad on October 22, 2013 after clearing waivers.[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hill was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off the Packers practice squad on November 13, 2013.[4]

Green Bay Packers

Hill returned to the Green Bay Packers for the 2014 offseason and was later released from the Green Bay Packers practice squad on November 5, 2014.

Indianapolis Colts

Hill was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on November 18, 2014.[5] He was released by the Colts on November 25, 2014.[6]

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Hill to their practice squad on December 9, 2014.[7]

Return to Indianapolis

On January 6, 2015, Hill signed with the Colts.[8] He was waived on March 12.[9]

Return to Washington

He re-signed with the Redskins on March 30, 2015.[10] He was released on July 23, 2015.[11]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 15, 2015, Hill signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys. On September 1, 2015, he was waived/injured by the Cowboys.[12] On the following day, he cleared waivers and was reverted to the Cowboys' injured reserve list.

Personal life

On January 9, 2014, Hill was arrested at a Missouri bar for failure to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest after.[13]

References
  1. "Chargers | Slew of UDFAs join team - NFL Hot off the Wire". Kffl.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  2. "Packers sign RB Hill to active roster". Packers.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  3. "Packers re-sign RB Hill to practice squad". Packernews.com. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  4. Bucs puts James on IR, sign RB Michael Hill
  5. http://www.colts.com/team/roster/Michael-Hill/e60e0a7a-c68f-4460-a5aa-bb9d9a1570be
  6. "Michael Hill". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  7. Jones, Mike. "Redskins add linebackers Ja'Gared Davis and Trevardo Williams". Washington Post. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  8. "Indianapolis Colts Transactions". colts.com. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  9. "Colts Waive RBs Trent Richardson & Michael Hill". nfltraderumors.co. March 12, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
  10. Walker, Andrew. "Redskins Bring Back Running Back Michael Hill". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  11. Keim, John (July 23, 2015). "Washington Redskins release RB Michael Hill". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  12. Helman, David (September 1, 2015). "Cowboys Release Four, Make Six Roster Moves To Meet 75-Man Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  13. Florio, Mike (January 9, 2014). "Buccaneers running back Michael Hill arrested in Missouri". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2014.


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