Ronnie Hillman re-signs with Broncos on one-year deal
Another member of the gang is officially coming back for the title defense.
Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman has agreed to re-sign with the team on a one-year deal, per Mike Klis of 9NEWS Denver on Monday.
RB Ronnie Hillman and Broncos have agreed on 1-year contract, per NFL source. #9news #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) April 18, 2016
The 24-year-old Hillman might have been seen as a fungible piece with the team spending big money this offseason to retain C.J. Anderson. But he posted 863 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 2015 (both tops on the Broncos), and they always appeared interested in bringing him back.
While undersized and not much of a big-time playmaker, the SDSU product has proven himself at least as serviceable situational depth in the backfield. Hillman should do well reclaiming his role as the change-of-pace back behind Anderson as Denver looks to defend their Super Bowl title in 2016.
H/T Rotoworld
