Joshua James Hill (born May 21, 1990) is a former
American football
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tight end
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. He played
college football for
Idaho State
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and was signed by the
New Orleans Saints
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2013. He played with the team through the 2020 season.
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Hill signed with the
New Orleans Saints
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after not being selected in the
2013 NFL Draft
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.
Hill became a restricted free agent during the 2016 offseason. On March 22, 2016, he signed an offer sheet to join the
Chicago Bears. Three days later the Saints matched the Bears' offer sheet and re-signed Hill.
In Week 13 of the 2016 season against the
Detroit Lions, Hill broke his fibula and was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2016. He played in nine games with eight starts finishing the season with 15 receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown.
On December 31, 2018, Hill signed a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension with the Saints through the 2021 season.
On December 16, 2019, against the
Indianapolis Colts on
Monday Night Football
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, Hill caught a 5-yard touchdown, which ended up being quarterback
Drew Brees
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' 540th regular-season touchdown pass, breaking Peyton Manning's previous mark of 539 during the 34–7 win.
On March 3, 2021, Hill was released by the Saints.
Detroit Lions
Hill signed with the
Detroit Lions on March 13, 2021. He was placed on the reserve/retired list by the team on May 10, 2021.
NFL statistics
Regular season
Postseason
References
External links
Idaho State Bengals bioNew Orleans Saints bio
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1990 births
Living people
American football tight ends
Boise State Broncos football players
Detroit Lions players
Idaho State Bengals football players
New Orleans Saints players
People from Blackfoot, Idaho
Players of American football from Idaho