Hill Opts for Potential Opportunity with Vikings

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The potential opportunity was greater for Rashod Hill than the likely soon-to-be-harsh weather.

Hill, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, opted to leave the practice squad of his hometown team to sign on the Vikings 53-man roster.

Jake Long became the third Vikings veteran tackle to be placed on injured reserve this season, joining Matt Kalil and Andre Smith. Long, who was signed during the Vikings bye week, suffered an Achilles injury on Sunday and underwent surgery.

“Me and my agent had a long conversation. I feel like this is for real,” Hill said Wednesday. “I could come out here and contribute more to the team. [The Jaguars] really haven’t had injuries down there, and…