Bengals choose up Dax Hill’s fifth-year possibility

The Cincinnati Bengals will train the fifth-year possibility of Dax Hill, in response to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Meaning Hill is about to make $12.7 million within the 2026 season.

The thirty first total choose of the 2022 NFL Draft, Hill was coming into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract had his possibility not been picked up. It’s a dangerous transfer by the Bengals to choose up the choice, as Hill was a bust at security by way of his first two seasons, then grew to become a strong cornerback throughout the 2024 season earlier than tearing his ACL.

Now, Hill is anticipated to compete for a beginning spot on the boundary for a second straight season, whereas 2024 fifth-round choose Josh Newton takes over the slot function left vacated by Mike Hilton. Cam Taylor-Britt and DJ Turner will compete with Hill for the 2 beginning boundary nook spots.

If Hill can have an excellent exhibiting within the 2025 season, then the Bengals might attempt to signal him to a long-term extension subsequent offseason, although they gained’t be compelled into it now that his possibility has been picked up for 2026.