He knew he just needed a chance.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill carved out a role for himself last season after being acquired via a trade with the New York Giants in late August.
Expectations were relatively low for Hill on the outside. After starting his NFL career recording 5.5 sacks in 2018, his following two seasons weren’t as productive as he tallied only two sacks in 2019 and 2020.
The fresh start was exactly what Hill and the Bengals needed.
When Cincinnati traded Billy Price in exchange for Hill, it was in hopes to bolster its defensive line depth.