The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday that they have tendered restricted free agent running back Brian Hill.
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Atlanta has placed an original-round tender on Hill, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. This means that the Falcons would receive a fifth-round pick as compensation if Hill were to sign with another team during free agency. Because Hill is a restricted free agent, Atlanta also has the option to match any offer made by another team.
The Falcons brought Hill back to Atlanta in 2017 after he had a brief stint with the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill, 24, had a breakout performance against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2018 season when he carried the ball eight times for 115 yards. After backup running back Ito Smith landed on injured reserve midway through the 2019 season, Hill stepped in as the primary backup for Devonta Freeman. Hill finished the 2019 season with 109 carries for 517 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
According to a report by Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are planning to release Freeman. With no clear returning starter currently on the roster, Hill figures to compete with Smith and second-year back Qadree Ollison for the top spot on the depth chart this offseason.
Before heading into the 2020 NFL year, we are going to look back at the best images from players on the active roster. Take a look at the best of running back Brian Hill.
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs the ball during the game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday August 22, 2019. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 scores a touchdown during the third quarter of the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday October 27, 2019. (Photo by Drew Dinwiddie/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 reacts after a turnover during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by AJ Reynolds/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons) (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 22, 2019. (Photo by Lynn Bass/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 celebrates making a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday December 8, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 in action running during the game against the Denver Broncos at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday August 1, 2019. (Photo by Michael Benford/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday November 24, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 carries the ball for a. touchdown during the third quarter between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on Sunday October 27, 2019. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill #23 looks on at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on Sunday November 17, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
