CINCINNATI — Bengals cornerback Dax Hill will be out for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport first reported Monday that sources told him Hill may have torn his ACL during the game and would likely be out for the season. Zac Taylor later confirmed the torn ACL, saying he is "heartbroken for him."
It's another blow for the team and Bengals fans, one day after losing to the Ravens in overtime at Paycor Stadium on Sunday.
On a more personal level, the injury also brought an end to Hill's time on the field competing with his brother — Ravens running back Justice Hill.
Dax, who is three years younger, was the Bengals' first-round draft pick in 2022. The Ravens drafted Justice in the fourth round of the 2019 draft.
Hill was a safety out of Michigan when he was selected 31st overall by the Bengals. At the time, fans were hoping head coach Zac Taylor would draft a cornerback, so Hill, as a safety, was a surprise. Hill had converted to CB this year to help bolster that position for the Bengals defense.
The #Bengals defense just suffered another loss: Sources say starting CB Dax Hill is feared to have torn his ACL and would be out for the season. Hill had found his stride in a move from safety. Now will refocus on recovery and the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/Ort4mBmtJv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2024
The Bengals at 1-4 on the season head to New York to play the Giants on Sunday Night Football next week.
