Julian Hill suffers season-ending knee injury for Patriots at OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
New England Patriots tight end Julian Hill sustained a season-ending knee injury during organized team activities on May 9, 2026. Hill, signed as a free agent from Miami earlier this year, was expected to play a crucial role alongside starter Hunter Henry. His absence will leave a gap in blocking and veteran leadership in a young tight end room. Tight ends coach Thomas Brown emphasized that competition will be crucial as the team adjusts to Hill's loss and seeks someone to fill his responsibilities.
- •Hill placed on injured reserve after hurting his knee during OTAs.
- •Patriots intended Hill to serve as a blocking tight end for the season.
- •Tight ends coach Thomas Brown stresses the need for competition in the position group.
- •Other tight ends available include Hunter Henry, Jack Westover, Eli Raridon, C.J. Dippre, and Tanner Arkin.
- •Mike Vrabel described Hill's injury as 'devastating' and expressed disappointment over the impact.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Devastating’ Julian Hill injury impacts entire Patriots tight end room
"Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury at OTAs.
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