Hill is expected to start in place of Jaycee Horn (hamstring) against the Saints on Monday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Hill joined the team Aug. 20 and will now find himself in a starting role with Horn sidelined. The veteran cornerback worked with the Panthers' defensive coordinator, Ejiro Evero while with the Rams, so his familiarity with the system likely will work to his benefit.
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Panthers' Troy Hill: Signs with Carolina
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The Panthers signed Hill on Sunday.
Hill will head to Carolina where he will reunite with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, with whom the 31-year-old previously worked in Los Angeles. Hill logged 67 tackles (45 solo) and an interception in 12 games a season ago and will now look to compete for playing time in the upcoming campaign.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Nets 67 tackles in 2022
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Hill recorded 67 tackles (45 solo), an interception and three additional defensed passes over 12 games during the 2022-23 regular season.
Hill's return to the Rams after a one-year stint with the Browns yielded a mixed bag, as he neared his career high of 77 tackles, but missed a total of five games with groin injuries. In his eight seasons in the NFL, the 31-year-old has managed to play every game in a season just twice, the last coming in 2020.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Available versus Las Vegas
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Hill (groin) has been ruled active ahead of Thursday's game against the Raiders.
Hill was sidelined against the Seahawks on Sunday after he missed the final two sessions of Week 13 prep. Now, the 31-year-old is ready to play again despite being limited in each session ahead of Thursday's contest. With David Long inactive, expect Hill, Jalen Ramsey and Derion Kendrick to round out the Rams' top trio of cornerbacks.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Sitting out Sunday
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Hill (groin) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Hill closed the week with back-to-back DNPs, so his inability to suit up against Seattle doesn't come as a huge surprise. In his absence, Derion Kendrick and David Long will likely see extra opportunities.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Listed as questionable
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Hill (groin) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Hill was limited Wednesday due to a groin injury and logged back-to-back DNPs to end Week 13 prep, but he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. It's unclear if his current issue is related to the groin injury that landed him on IR at the beginning of campaign. Regardless, if Hill is sidelined against Seattle, David Long, Robert Rochell and Derion Kendrick would be candidates for increased roles opposite Jalen Ramsey.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Expected to suit up Week 8
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Hill (groin) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and suit up Sunday against the 49ers, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
The Rams activated Hill's return window Monday, and he's expected to see the field for the first time since Week 2. An official transaction removing Hill from IR should surface prior to Sunday's game.
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Rams' Troy Hill: May have significant injury
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Hill (groin) is awaiting the results of an MRI on what Rams coach Sean McVay called a "pretty good groin injury" Monday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports
Hill had to exit during the first half of Sunday's 31-27 win over the Falcons after sustaining a groin injury, though the exact nature and severity appear to still be up in the air. McVay also added he's unsure about the starting cornerback's availability heading into this coming Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Fellow cornerback Cobie Durant (hamstring) is also considered doubtful to play against Arizona, according to Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register, leaving Derion Kendrick and Robert Rochell as the Rams' next best options to slot in behind starters Jalen Ramsey and David Long.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Questionable to return
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Hill is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta due to a groin injury, Kayla Burton of NFL Network reports.
Hill recorded a solo tackle early in Sunday's Week 2 matchup, but he sustained a groin injury in the second quarter. If he's unable to return, Cobie Durant and Robert Rochell could see increased playing time in the Rams secondary.
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Rams' Troy Hill: Dealt back to L.A.
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Hill was traded to the Rams from the Browns on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After one year in Cleveland, Hill is set to return to the team he played with for five seasons. The Rams had taken a corner in the draft just minutes prior to the trade, but Hill provides veteran experience and more immediate help in the Los Angeles secondary.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Out Sunday
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Hill (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Bengals, Anthony Polsal of the Browns' official site reports.
Hill hasn't played since Week 14 against the Ravens and will finish the season on the sidelines. With Denzel Ward in COVID protocols, A.J. Green will likely see extra opportunity Sunday against the Bengals.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Questionable for Sunday
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Hill (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Hill has sat out the past three games but was able to practice as a limited participant this week. Denzel Ward (groin) and Greedy Williams (shoulder) are also banged up, so the Browns could be hurting for depth at cornerback Sunday.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Still out Monday
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Hill (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Hill was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week but will be out for the third straight contest due to the knee injury. Greedy Williams should continue to play a significant role in Cleveland's secondary in his absence.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Activated from COVID list
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Hill (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Hill was dealing with a knee injury before landing on the COVID list in mid-December, but he's now back on the active roster after missing the past two games. The 30-year-old was initially considered week-to-week with the knee issue, so there's no guarantee he's able to retake the field for the Browns in Week 17.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Officially active Sunday
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Hill (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Hill was unavailable in last week's win over the Lions but will return to the field in Week 12. Across his last five appearances, he's totaled 27 tackles (21 solo) and two sacks.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Leaves on stretcher
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Hill suffered a neck injury in Sunday's game against the Patriots and left the field on a stretcher, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
While the injury is certainly scary, the good news is Hill had movement in his extremities. He was taken to a hospital for further evaluation. More details should be released in the coming days.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Ready for Week 2
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Hill (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against Houston, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hill logged full practices all week, but he still entered Sunday with a questionable tag. He'll be ready to serve as a depth piece in the Browns' secondary against the Texans.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Expected to play Sunday
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Hill (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Browns' injury report Friday and is expected to play Sunday in the season opener against the Chiefs.
Hill injured himself at some point in the last few weeks and sat out the Browns' preseason finale as a precaution. The cornerback is expected to be available for the season opener; however, he'll likely fill a reserve role behind Denzel Ward.
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Browns' Troy Hill: Heading to Cleveland
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Hill signed a four-year, $24 million contract with the Browns on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hill spent the past five seasons with the Rams, suiting up for an average of 14 games over those campaigns, eventually developing into a full-time starter in 2020. The Youngstown, OH native played 90-plus percent of the defensive snaps in all but one of his appearances last year, setting new career highs with 77 tackles, 10 pass deflections, three interceptions and a pair of defensive touchdowns. Having held opponents under a 90.0 passer rating each of the past two seasons, Hill will immediately step in as a top cornerback option for the Browns alongside Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams (shoulder).
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Rams' Troy Hill: Seals win over Cards
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Hill recorded four solo tackles, two passes defensed and an interception he returned for a touchdown during Sunday's 38-28 win over Arizona.
This was the second pick-six of the season for Hill, and the 29-year-old cornerback is having one of the better fantasy years at his position. While it's a bit of a surprise showing, Hill is proving to be a reliable weekly option and thriving while playing the majority of his snaps as a slot corner.
