Josh Hill

Josh Hill

33-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Lions in March of 2021.
Hangs up cleats
TEFree Agent
May 6, 2021
Hill announced his retirement Thursday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
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Hill spent eight seasons in the NFL and only took the field for the Saints. He signed with the Lions this offseason, but he decided instead to pursue other interests and spend more time with his family. In total, Hill tallied 116 catches for 1,071 yards and 15 touchdowns while serving a versatile role in New Orleans.
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The seven-year vet has been a stalwart on offense for New Orleans, though his fantasy impact has been nearly non-existent throughout his career. In 2019, he grabbed 25 receptions for 226 yards - both career highs - though these numbers likely represent his ceiling and not an indicator of things to come. With so many preferred options in the passing game ahead of Hill and a third-round rookie at tight end chomping at the bit, he should primarily be utilized as a blocker while seeing a smattering of targets and the occasional touchdown. Even at a position with a dearth of talent, Hill shouldn't be a recommended fantasy option in 2020 outside the deepest of leagues.
Hill secured a three-year extension in December and then saw fellow tight end Benjamin Watson leave in free agency, but that doesn't ensure the 29-year-old will be in line for a major uptick in his workload in 2019. For one, the Saints upgraded from Watson by bringing aboard Jared Cook, who could be earmarked for a Jimmy Graham-esque role in New Orleans after racking up 896 receiving yards and six scores with the Raiders last season. Additionally, Hill's snaps may be threatened by the late-season emergence of converted wideout Dan Arnold, who could see his opportunities increase after a second offseason dedicated to training at the new position. Hill's chances of staying on the field are at least buoyed by his status as the most accomplished blocker among the Saints' top three tight ends, but that distinction doesn't portend a major splash in the fantasy realm.
Technically the starter at tight end most of last season, Hill managed just 125 yards and one touchdown on 16 receptions, despite appearing in every game. Although the receptions total tied a career high, the former undrafted free agent has not topped 176 yards or five touchdowns in any of his previous five seasons. With the return of veteran tight end Benjamin Watson to New Orleans, Hill will again likely have only minimal value in most fantasy leagues.
In addition to a broken leg that ended his season prematurely, Hill was also sidelined early in the year with a sprained ankle. In all, the tight end appeared in only nine games in 2016, finishing with 15 receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. While his overall numbers were underwhelming, Hill, a versatile blocker and occasional pass catcher, quietly become a key member of the Saints offense in his fourth season. In fact, he was playing about 66 percent of New Orleans' offensive snaps in the seven games before he suffered the season-ending injury -- a likely contributing factor to fellow tight end Coby Fleener's disappointing first year in the Big Easy. Assuming Hill is at full strength, he should again see significant playing time for the Saints while splitting snaps with Fleener.
With the trade of Jimmy Graham to Seattle, Hill was a popular sleeper candidate last season, but the 2015 campaign was a largely disappointing one for the former undrafted free agent out of Idaho State, as he managed only 16 receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Still, the Saints surprisingly matched the three-year offer sheet Hill signed with the Bears earlier this offseason. At 6-5, 250 pounds, Hill runs a 4.66 40-yard dash and is an impressive athletic specimen, but with the Saints signing Coby Fleener this spring, Hill's upside is likely limited absent an injury.
An undrafted rookie out of Idaho State two years ago, Hill will have an expanded role this season following Jimmy Graham's trade to Seattle. Of course, expecting Hill to fill the massive hole Graham leaves behind is unwise, but Hill has the size, speed and skills that portend excellent upside in one of the league's best passing offenses. At 6-5, 250, Hill runs a 4.66 40 with a 36.5-inch vertical. He's shown great athleticism as a special teams standout and soft hands when given the chance. Although he only had 14 receptions last year (on 20 targets), five went for touchdowns. It also doesn't hurt that coach Sean Payton was so effusive in his praise of Hill this offseason. Clearly, the Saints, who also traded wideout Kenny Stills, are counting on Hill to make an impact. The aging Ben Watson also will be used in the passing game but could be largely relegated to blocking if Hill emerges as a playmaker according to plan.
Hill is an intriguing talent as a pass-catching tight end but with both Jimmy Graham and Ben Watson in front of him on the depth chart, Hill faces an uphill battle for playing time with the Saints.
Hill will play as the Saints third tight end behind Jimmy Graham and Ben Watson, however, he holds little fantasy value absent injuries to the starters.
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Signs with Lions
TEDetroit Lions
March 13, 2021
Hill signed a contract with the Lions on Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Cut loose by Saints
TEFree Agent
March 3, 2021
The Saints released Hill on Wednesday.
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Little involvement in 2020
TENew Orleans Saints
January 30, 2021
Hill caught eight passes for 46 yards and a touchdown in 2020 over 14 regular-season games.
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Over hand injury
TENew Orleans Saints
January 8, 2021
Hill (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's wild-card round matchup with the Bears after practicing fully Friday, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Unavailable for Week 17
TENew Orleans Saints
Hand
January 1, 2021
Hill (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
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