The Atlanta Falcons made Hill (6-1, 219) a fifth-round selection (No. 156 overall) out of Wyoming in 2017. The running back has recorded 982 yards and three touchdowns in 209 carries through his first five NFL seasons, per Pro Football Reference.
Hill, 27, appeared in three games with the 49ers in 2021, playing 46 snaps on special teams.
49ers running back Jeremy McNichols suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's preseason win over the Denver Broncos. The team hopes to get running back Elijah Mitchell back at practice this week. He has been dealing with an abductor strain.
Report: Former 49ers QB coach Brian Griese decided to step away from coaching
By David Bonilla
Feb 25
The San Francisco 49ers' list of coaching changes on Tuesday included an unexpected development—Mick Lombardi was named the team's quarterbacks coach, replacing Brian Griese, who had held the role for the past three seasons.
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Mick Lombardi replaces Brian Griese as 49ers QB coach; Klay Kubiak officially named offensive coordinator
By David Bonilla
Feb 25
The San Francisco 49ers announced several coaching staff changes on Tuesday, including a surprising move—Mick Lombardi replacing Brian Griese as quarterbacks coach.
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What happened to Griese? That remains unclear. We may have...
Report: Teams have inquired about trading for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
By David Bonilla
Feb 25
It seems unlikely that any team would pursue a trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk at this time. Not only is he now among the NFL's highest-paid wideouts, but he is also recovering from a significant ACL injury. No one is even sure Aiyuk will be ready to...
Report: Broncos not interested in acquiring 49ers WR Deebo Samuel
By David Bonilla
Feb 27
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed Wednesday that the team plans to honor Deebo Samuel's request to play elsewhere in 2025. Whether that comes via trade or release remains uncertain.
"Hopefully, we find a great place," Lynch said. "Then we'll have to make...
