Julian Hill

NFL player. Position: TE. Team: NE.

Quick Facts

Position: TE
Team: NE (New England Patriots)
Age: 25
Prior team: Miami Dolphins (2023–2025, UDFA)

2026 Outlook

Season-ending knee injury sustained during voluntary offseason practice in June 2026. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Julian Hill will miss the entire 2026 season, describing the setback as "devastating. Awful." Despite strong first impressions with the team during OTAs and early offseason work, the injury removes the depth piece the Patriots brought him in to provide behind veteran tight end Hunter Henry. (per Patriots TE Julian Hill to miss entire 2026 season, Mike Vrabel delivers concerning update on New England Patriots newcomer despite a promising start)

Hill was signed to a three-year, $15 million contract in March 2026 after three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Over his stint in Miami, he recorded 33 receptions for 288 yards in 45 games (26 starts), including 15 catches for 140 yards in 14 games last season. Vrabel noted Hill made a positive impact in the locker room in his brief time with the organization: "The impact he made in a short amount of time with his teammates, the person that he is, the way he practiced."

Role / Depth Chart

Backup tight end. New England's TE depth now depends entirely on veteran Hunter Henry heading into the 2026 season with no depth piece.

Injury Status

Season-ending knee injury (specific injury details not disclosed). Will miss entire 2026 season.

Recent News

2026-03-11 — 2026 NFL free agency team grades: Rams, Jets at top of class, Chargers leave much to... (2026 NFL free agency team grades: Rams, Jets at top of class, Chargers leave much to...)
2026-04-27 — Which Patriots draft picks will have the biggest impact in 2026? (Which Patriots draft picks will have the biggest impact in 2026?)
2026-04-23 — Patriots roster needs, ranked ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft (Patriots roster needs, ranked ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-06-05 — Mike Vrabel confirms Hill will miss entire 2026 season (Mike Vrabel delivers concerning update on New England Patriots newcomer despite a promising start)
2026-06-02 — Injury details emerge; Hill placed on injured reserve (Patriots TE Julian Hill to miss entire 2026 season)

Open Questions

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