Raiders plan to sign Jeremy Hill to contract after nearly two-year absence from field per report

Former and running back visited with the on Friday and the club is planning to sign the veteran to a contract, according to . The deal is pending a physical and a COVID-19 test, per Rapoport, and Adam Eaton Jersey the former shouldn't be overlooked. Hill suffered a torn ACL in the opener of the 2018 season while with New England and hasn't played since. If all goes well, this is a low-risk add for the Raiders that does bring the potential for strong depth in the backfield behind second-year star , who totaled 1,316 yards from scrimmage during James Bourque Jersey his rookie season in 2019. Hill entered the league back in 2014 as a second-round draft choice of the Bengals and was stellar out of the gate. During his rookie season, the now 27-year-old rushed for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. His efficiency dipped during his sophomore season, rushing for 794 Tres Barrera Jersey yards on just 3.6 yards per carry, but Hill was able to lead the league with 11 rushing touchdowns.The 6-foot, 230-pounder eventually fell out of favor in Cincinnati as the club transitioned to current starter . Hill landed on injured reserve in mid-November of the 2017 season due to an ankle injury which ultimately put an end to his days as a Bengal.Hill signed on with New Juan Soto Jersey England that following offseason and competed against to be the club's power back to complement and . After a stellar preseason, Hill won the job, but then suffered the torn ACL against Houston in Week 1, dashing the promising season that appeared to be on deck in Foxborough.After spending nearly two years recovering from that injury, it appears like Hill is looking to get his career back on track Bryce Harper Jersey and it could very well start with the Raiders.