The Cincinnati Bengals made a big move to keep one of their own on Monday by bringing back defensive tackle B.J. Hill.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported it’s a three-year deal worth $30 million for Hill.
Hill came over before last season as something of an afterthought in the Billy Price trade. He exploded in the team’s system, registering six sacks and a 70.4 PFF grade, plus some key moments in the playoffs.
Given the premium on interior pass-rushers, the Bengals getting Hill back was a top priority. This move frees them up to not over-prioritize it in the draft.
The news comes on the heels of the Bengals predictably losing Larry Ogunjobi to the Chicago Bears when the legal tampering period opened.
