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| HT/WT: 6-3, 311 lbs |
| Birthplace: Oakboro, NC |
| Age: 31 |
| School: NC State |
| Experience: 9 |
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Top B.J. Hill News
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Officially inactive
Hill (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.
Hill was on the field for 41 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps in Week 1 against Tampa Bay but didn't record a tackle or any counting stat. He only appeared in a limited fashion on Thursday during the practice week, which set the stage for his inactive status. He'll look to return Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Cleared to practice
The Bengals activated Hill (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Saturday after he passed a physical.
Hill opened training camp on the PUP list while recovering from an unspecified injury. He's been given the green light to return to practice and is on track to play in the Bengals' next preseason game, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Bears. Hill has suited up for the Bengals in each of the last five years and is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he logged 66 tackles (29 solo), including 4.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Looks to return soon
Hill (undisclosed) was practicing with the rehab team in helmet and pads Sunday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hill's return to helmet and pads may mean he is on the cusp of being cleared to return from the active/PUP list. The defensive tackle has been absent with an unknown injury since late July, and a return to padded practice is a good sign as to where he is in his recovery.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Lands on active/PUP list
The Bengals placed Hill (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Saturday.
Hill will be eligible to participate in practice once healthy, but he will be limited to sideline work until then. Once healthy, the 31-year-old is expected to serve as a rotational defensive tackle during the upcoming campaign.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Totals 4.0 sacks in 2025
Hill recorded 66 tackles (29 solo), including 4.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Hill tallied the second-highest tackle total of his career while suiting up for all 17 of Cincinnati's regular-season games in 2025. The 30-year-old veteran has two more years remaining on his contract with the Bengals, though the team has a potential 'out' this offseason for only $7.3 million in dead cap.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Suiting up Sunday
Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Browns.
After not practicing Wednesday or Thursday, Hill logged a limited session Friday and will continue his perfect attendance during the 2025 campaign. In 16 games, Hill has recorded 58 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Questionable with ankle
Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns.
Hill upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. The defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this year despite battling a persistent ankle injury since Dec. 17, so his chances to suit up Sunday are quite high. If the 30-year-old must miss the last game of the season, McKinnley Jackson would likely see an increased amount of defensive snaps at defensive tackle alongside T.J. Slaton.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: DNP to open Week 18 prep
Hill (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Hill has managed to play through an ankle injury during each of the Bengals' last two games, accruing four tackles (two solo) over that span. He'll have two more chances to return to practice this week, but given his ability to play Weeks 16 and 17, he should be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Will play vs. Arizona
Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hill has been working through an ankle injury over the past two weeks, but the veteran defensive lineman has been able to play through the issue. He has logged 20 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the six games since the Bengals' Week 10 bye.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Questionable to face Cardinals
Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
Hill began Week 17 prep listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he managed to upgrade to limited reps Friday. The veteran defensive tackle's status will be made official approximately 90 minutes in advance of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: DNP Wednesday
Hill (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Hill missed consecutive practices to start Week 16 due to his ankle issue, but was able to upgrade to a limited participant Friday and play in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins. If the same timeline is to be assumed for the veteran defensive tackle, he is likely on pace to play in Sunday's contest against the Cardinals.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Good to go Week 16
Hill (ankle) is active for Sunday's battle against Miami.
Hill began Week 16 prep with consecutive DNPs due to an ankle injury, but he was able to log a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to take the field Sunday and avoid missing his first game of the campaign. Hill should thus be able to take on his usual starting role along the defensive line, which typically leads to a defensive snap share between 60 and 80 percent.
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