The Rams are bringing back corner Troy Hill, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. They’re reacquiring him from the Browns. Los Angeles will give up a fifth-round pick in 2023, the Rams announced.
The 30-year-old Hill started his career as a Bengal in 2015, but he then spent six seasons as a Ram before signing a four-year, $24MM contract with the Browns entering last season. Hill ended up appearing in 12 games and making four starts as a Brown in 2021, but he didn’t record an interception after picking off a career-high three passes the previous year.
Hill had his greatest success as a Ram to this point, and he’ll reunite with the reigning Super Bowl champions. He’ll join Jalen Ramsey and Jordan Fuller near the top of their CB depth chart in 2022.
He did sack Joe Burrow 3 times in a game so that may be his greatest success
Everybody sacked Burrow three times in a game last year.
Not individually.
Makes some sense, since draft boards have played corners into Cleveland’s lap in recent years. Between Greedy, Newsome, and Emerson, Ward should have enough company.
Getting a corner still made sense, although I’m surprised their first pick was a corner.
I assumed they’d keep Hill and cut him next year so it’s surprising to see him gone now, but it makes sense to save some cap room and add a pick. I also expect them to let Greedy walk next year, so Norman and AJ Green will probably be their top backup corners in 2023.
Good move by the Rams. A 5th ain’t much for a capable starter and someone they know will produce.
He’s not really a starter. Good move by the Browns to shave some cap. Now go get Landry and Clowney