- Julian Hill
- #89
- Team MIA
- Pos TE
- Status QQuestionable
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DNP on Wednesday
Hill (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: The Campbell product sustained a shoulder injury in Miami's Week 8 loss to the Cardinals, so it's no surprise he's missing Wednesday's practice. Hill will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in Week 9, when the Dolphins travel to Buffalo.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Leaves game with shoulder injury
Hill (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Arizona, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Hill suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game. With Tanner Conner (coach's decision) inactive, Durham Smythe will be the Dolphins' lone backup tight end behind Jonnu Smith for as long as Hill is sidelined.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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Makes most of two targets
Hill secured both of his targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Hill played 39 percent of snaps versus Seattle and racked up a superior receiving line to Jonnu Smith (2-18-0) despite drawing one less target. He was on the field for one more offensive play than Smith. Meanwhile, Durham Smythe has looked like the poorest pass-catching option in the Dolphins' tight end corps, with just two catches for 11 yards on the season (six targets). Hill will look to continue making the most of his rotational opportunities versus the Titans on Monday Night Football.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Targeted twice in TNF loss
Hill failed to secure either of his two targets during Thursday's 31-10 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Hill has drawn two targets through Miami's first pair of regular-season games, though he's come away with only a single catch for six yards Week 1. It's notable, though, that the Dolphins have deployed Hill, Jonnu Smith and Durham Smythe in a fully fledged rotation to begin the regular season. The second-year TE will look to stay involved Week 3 versus Seattle, a game in which Skylar Thompson looks slated to start under center.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Makes six grabs in rookie season
Hill secured six of nine targets for 48 yards across 15 regular-season appearances with the Dolphins in 2023.
Analysis: Hill, who linked with Miami as an undrafted free agent out of Campbell back in May, managed to earn an immediate rotational role on offense despite being forced to miss the first two games of the season due to an ankle injury. If Hill can further his development heading into Year 2, and if the Dolphins decline to add a big name to the tight end room, he could push for a more even split of reps with Durham Smythe.
Published: Mon, Jan 15 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Held without a catch
Hill was not targeted during Monday's 28-27 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Hill played just 19 percent of snaps during Monday's loss, a notable regression given that he handled 30-plus percent of snaps in his last three appearances. It's possible that Tyreek Hill (ankle) being less than 100 percent led Miami to rely on veteran Durham Smythe more on offense. In any case, the depth tight end remains off the fantasy radar heading into a key Week 15 divisional matchup against the Jets.
Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two catches
Hill secured both of his targets for 23 yards during Sunday's 45-15 win over Washington.
Analysis: Hill saw his highest target total of the season Sunday while playing 32 percent of offensive snaps. Though he has yet to record any notable production, dynasty managers might want to monitor whether Hill continues to encroach on Durham Smythe's involvement in the passing game. His next opportunity to take a step forward will come Monday versus the Titans.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures sole target
Hill brought in his only target for a 10-yard catch during Sunday's 20-13 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Hill was the only Dolphins tight end to record a catch with Durham Smythe (ankle) inactive Sunday, as his involvement on offense mostly came as a blocker. If Smythe remains inactive for Week 12, Hill could be a sneaky fantasy pivot in deeper formats or those that start multiple TEs during Friday's divisional matchup against the Jets.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 7:15am by Rotowire.com
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One of two active TEs in Week 11
Hill and Tyler Kroft will be the Dolphins' two available options at tight end Sunday against the Raiders with Durham Smythe (ankle) inactive for the contest, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Smythe hasn't been a major fantasy contributor this season with a 17-168-0 receiving line on 22 targets through the Dolphins' first nine games, but his absence creates a significant void on offense. He had played north of two-thirds of the snaps on offense in all but one of the first nine contests, leaving little playing time available for either Hill or Kroft. Since Kroft has been a healthy inactive on three occasions this season, Hill is the presumptive favorite to step in as the starting…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
Hill (ankle) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
Analysis: Hill was able to make the team as an undrafted free agent in camp, but the injury has kept him on the sidelines to start the season. However, the Campbell product will be able to make his NFL debut Sunday. With Tyler Kroft (back) inactive, only Durham Smythe is ahead of him on the team's positional depth chart.
Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Out for Week 2
Hill (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest with the Patriots.
Analysis: Hill will remain on the sidelines for a second straight week while tending to an ankle injury. Durham Smythe and Tyler Kroft will continue to handle the lion's share of snaps at tight end.
Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out Week 1
Hill (ankle) was deemed inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Hill will have to wait to make his NFL debut until at least Week 2 as he deals with an ankle injury to begin the 2023 season. When healthy, the undrafted free agent out of Campbell figures to slot into a deep reserve role behind veteran tight ends Durham Smythe and Tyler Kroft.
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 1
Hill (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Campbell made the 53-man roster after catching three passes for 31 yards on four targets in the preseason. He's buried on the depth chart behind Durham Smythe and Tyler Kroft and may not be active even if healthy.
Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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