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Peyton Hillis | Running Back

Team: Unsigned Free Agent
Age / DOB:  (27) / 1/21/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 250
College: Arkansas
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The Green Bay Press-Gazette says the report of free agent Peyton Hillis' visit with the Packers "appears to have been false."
The original report came from ultra-reliable Adam Schefter, so we highly doubt it was flat-out wrong. Perhaps the Packers had a visit scheduled and then decided to delay it while they tried to work out a deal with Steven Jackson. Now that Green Bay has lost out on S-Jax, the interest in Hillis could be renewed. The only running backs on their roster right now are DuJuan Harris, Alex Green, James Starks and Brandon Saine. Mar 15 - 9:31 AM

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The Packers are hosting Peyton Hillis for a free-agent visit.

We wonder if this is a leverage play by GM Ted Thompson as he attempts to bring Steven Jackson's price tag down. Hillis would be a major downgrade from Jackson. It's also possible Thompson is seriously considering signing two backs; Hillis is strong in the passing game and can even lead block in a pinch.
Mar 12 - 7:54 PM

The Boston Herald mentions free agents Peyton Hillis and Michael Turner as backup running back options for the Patriots.

Both Hillis and Turner are not expected to garner much interest early on in free agency, but beat writer Jeff Howe thinks they could be nice goal-line backs for New England if the price is right. The Patriots have Brandon Bolden as a bigger back behind Stevan Ridley, but his production was sporadic as a rookie.
Mar 7 - 3:20 PM

Impending free agent Peyton Hillis "didn't impress anyone in Kansas City" last season, according to Fox Sports Kansas City.

When he wasn't injured, Hillis often appeared to be running in quicksand. He simply hasn't been an effective runner or receiver since the 2010 season. New coach Andy Reid prefers to use one feature back as opposed to a tandem attack, which means Hillis is a long shot to re-sign with the Chiefs.
Jan 15 - 6:06 PM

Peyton Hillis rushed five times for four yards in Kansas City's Week 17 loss to the Broncos.

A fitting end to a dismal season for the former Brown. Hillis finishes his first year in a Chiefs uniform with just 85 carries for 309 yards (3.6 yards per carry). He added only 10 catches for 62 yards in the passing game. A plodding back with no special qualities, Hillis is an impending free agent who will have a hard time finding guaranteed money on the open market this offseason.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:44:00 PM

Peyton Hillis rushed 15 times for 101 yards in Kansas City's Week 16 loss to Indianapolis.

Hillis saved his best game in a Chiefs uniform for meaningless Week 16, ripping off powerful run after powerful run while playing second fiddle to a red-hot Jamaal Charles (22-226-1). Hillis, who turns 27 in January, is a free agent at season's end. He'll try to put more intriguing things on tape when Kansas City visits Denver for the season finale in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:10:00 PM

Peyton Hillis rushed five times for 11 yards and caught a six-yard pass in the Chiefs' Week 14 loss to Cleveland.

Hillis experienced a brief uptick in playing time when Jamaal Charles sat out a series or two with a mild rib injury. Hillis was predictably ineffective on his opportunities and is not worth rostering for the final two fantasy weeks.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:04:00 PM

Peyton Hillis rushed just twice for five yards in Kansas City's Week 12 loss to the Broncos.

He was targeted just once in the passing game. It was yet another pathetic afternoon for Jamaal Charles' backup, who badly underthrew QB Brady Quinn on a trick play, and nearly fell down in the backfield as he scrambled to line up pre-snap. Simply not a factor in any phase of the offense, Hillis is going to have trouble finding guaranteed money on the open market this offseason.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 04:46:00 PM

Peyton Hillis said he can't explain why he's struggled so badly in his first season as a Chief.

When Hillis hasn't battled an ankle sprain, he's been unproductive on the field. In seven games, he's averaged just 3.75 YPC, scored no touchdowns and lost two fumbles. "There's something to this that I can't figure out," Hillis said. "It takes its toll on you. It's hard sometimes to get out of that rut."
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 10:07:00 AM

Peyton Hillis rushed three times for nine yards in the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to the Bengals.

Hillis lost a careless fumble in the first half. That led to speculation that he'd be sat down for the rest of the day because of Romeo Crennel's alleged "zero-tolerance" policy on turnovers. But Crennel backed off and Hillis played a few snaps in the second half as the Chiefs got blasted once again. Regardless, the power back is off the fantasy radar. He has zero touchdowns on the year and hasn't topped 32 yards since Week 2.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 05:49:00 PM

Peyton Hillis rushed for 30 yards on 10 carries in Monday night's loss to the Steelers in Week 10.

Hillis had a long run of seven yards and will remain the change-of-pace back to Jamaal Charles. He'll only see fantasy value if Charles suffers an injury.
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 12:43:00 AM

Peyton Hillis ran the ball seven times for just 14 yards in Week 9 against San Diego.

Hillis added a reception for another seven yards on Thursday night. After returning in Week 8 from an ankle injury, Hillis got just four days to recuperate and it showed. He still runs with some good power but the acceleration is still lacking. Hillis and Shaun Draughn will remain in the change-of-pace role behind Jamaal Charles next week against the Steelers.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 12:32:00 AM

Coach Romeo Crennel suggested that Peyton Hillis' effectiveness Sunday was a reason for Jamaal Charles' light workload.

Hillis did look spry in his first game back from an ankle injury, but he saw just four carries. We're beginning to wonder if Crennel has any idea what is going on offensively. "We were rotating our backs in there. Hillis was back and he was able to get some carries. He was somewhat effective. When a guy's effective, we kind of stay with him a little bit," Crennel said. Expect a much larger dose of Charles against the Chargers Thursday, with Hillis staying in a change-of-pace role.
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 10:07:00 AM

Peyton Hillis returned from his ankle injury in Week 8 to rush four times for 23 yards in the Chiefs' loss to the Raiders.

The Chiefs seemed to be using a Jamaal Charles-Hillis committee early in the game, although those plans were scrapped as they fell down by 17 points and were forced into pass-only comeback mode. Hillis did run with some power, but his acceleration is lacking and he is clearly an inferior option to Charles. In fantasy leagues, Hillis won't be worth a flex play in Week 9 at San Diego.
Sun, Oct 28, 2012 07:26:00 PM

Peyton Hillis (probable, ankle) was a full participant in Chiefs practice Friday.

Barring any setbacks, Hillis will be active Sunday for the first time since Week 3. With Jamaal Charles leading the NFL in rushing yards-per-game, his role in the Chiefs' backfield remains to be seen. Hillis had just 21 carries in three games prior to the injury.
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 07:50:00 PM

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