Troy Hill signed by Rams after they released him following DUI arrest
Troy Hill was released by the Rams on Tuesday. The following day, he was signed to the practice squad.
On Saturday, Hill was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing his car into the back of a truck on a California highway. The Rams made Hill inactive for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins and released him three days later.
After clearing waivers, Hill was signed by Los Angeles to their practice squad on Wednesday. When speaking to reporters, Hill said he was thankful for receiving a second opportunity.
The #LARams re-signed CB Troy Hill to the practice squad one day after he was waived. Here he is on 2nd chances: pic.twitter.com/WIex6fDhl7
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) November 24, 2016
Hill is in his second NFL season after going undrafted out of Oregon. He’s played in nine games this season and made four starts. Hill, a cornerback, has 38 tackles and two pass deflections this year.