RB Hill signs tender to remain with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Running back Brian Hill signed his tender offer of $2,133,000 to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2019, he ran for 323 yards and two TDs, adding 10 catches for 69 yards and one TD.
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