Michael Hill (born May 14, 1989) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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at Missouri Western State. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 2013.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

On April 27, 2013, Hill signed with the

as an

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. On August 31, 2013, Hill was released by the Chargers.

Green Bay Packers

On September 2, 2013, Hill was signed the Packers' practice squad. On September 30, 2013, Hill was signed to the Packers' active roster. Hill was waived by the Packers on October 18, 2013. Hill was re-signed to the Packers' practice squad on October 22, 2013 after clearing waivers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hill was signed by the

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off the Packers practice squad on November 13, 2013.

Green Bay Packers

Hill returned to the

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for the 2014 offseason and was later released from the Green Bay Packers practice squad on November 5, 2014.

Indianapolis Colts

Hill was signed to the practice squad of the

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on November 18, 2014. He was released by the Colts on November 25, 2014.

Washington Redskins

The

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signed Hill to their practice squad on December 9, 2014.

Return to Indianapolis

On January 6, 2015, Hill signed with the Colts. He was waived on March 12.

Return to Washington

He re-signed with the Redskins on March 30, 2015. He was released on July 23, 2015.

Dallas Cowboys

On August 15, 2015, Hill signed a deal with the

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. On September 1, 2015, he was waived/injured by the Cowboys. On the following day, he cleared waivers and was reverted to the Cowboys' injured reserve list.

References

External links

Missouri Western bio

San Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hill, Michael 1989 births Living people American football running backs Missouri Western Griffons football players San Diego Chargers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Indianapolis Colts players Washington Redskins players Dallas Cowboys players Green Bay Packers players