Bengals' Dax Hill Seeks Full-Time Role at Outside Corner in Contract Year

Overview

• Dax Hill told reporters Tuesday he wants to stay at outside corner, saying one position would help his growth and his mental health.
• Hill is in the fifth year of his rookie deal, and playing outside could boost his next contract because outside corners are paid more than slot corners.
• Cincinnati drafted Tacario Davis in the third round and re-signed Jalen Davis while adding Ja'Sir Taylor, with Jalen Davis viewed as the early favorite in the slot.
• Hill said he has not had detailed talks with coaches about his spot, and the staff will sort alignments during offseason work and training camp.
• He has bounced between safety, slot, and outside, returned from a 2024 ACL tear to post 88 tackles and an interception last season, and could be in extension talks as the team also weighs fellow corner DJ Turner.