LEX HILLIARD RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jets add to backfield, sign Goodson, Hilliard
The New York Jets have signed running back Mike Goodson and fullback Lex Hilliard in free agency.
Goodson, a former fourth-round pick by the Carolina Panthers, has played in 40 games, rushing for 722 yards and three touchdowns on 160 carries. He also has 59 receptions for 524 yards and a score.
Hilliard joined the Jets last season after being waived by New England. The former sixth...
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March 15, 2013
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Fullback Lex Hilliard, Jets agree to one-year deal
While the move likely didn’t send fans running down the street in excitement, the New York Jets solidified a fullback for the lineup Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with Lex Hilliard.The deal, first reported by Pro Football Talk, puts at least one body on the depth chart at the fullback position and brings back a reliable special teamer from last season. Hilliard joined the...
Jets Re-Sign FB Lex Hilliard To A One-Year Deal
The Jets have re-signed fullback Lex Hilliard on a 1-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. The person requested anonymity because the Jets have not made the move official.
The news was first reported by Pro Football Talk.
Hilliard came to the team as a replacement for the injured John Conner in October and finished the season with eight carries...
AP Source: Jets re-sign FB Hilliard to 1-year deal
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have re-signed fullback Lex Hilliard to a one-year contract.
The move Wednesday comes as the Jets have lost a few of their other free agents, including running back Shonn Greene, defensive lineman Mike DeVito and safety Yeremiah Bell. Safety LaRon Landry and tight end Dustin Keller are also...
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March 13, 2013
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Jets Sign FB Hilliard, Waive WR Turner - The New York Jets…
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The New York Jets announced Tuesday that they have signed fullback Lex Hilliard and waived wide receiver Patrick Turner.
Hilliard was a 6th-round draft pick for the Miami Dolphins back in 2008 and played under current Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. Hilliard provides needed depth the the fullback position with John Connor possibly...
Patriots Release Greg Salas, Mike Rivera, Lex Hilliard, Workout Seven Players
The Patriots are on the move. Greg Salas -- acquired on Sept. 1 from the Rams for a 2015 draft pick -- was one of three players released by New England on Tuesday according to Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com. The wide receiver had a history with Patriots' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from their time together in 2011 with the Rams. Salas was a healthy inactive on Sunday...
Patriots Sign Running Back Lex Hilliard, Release Boston College Product Matt Tennant
Even though their season opener is just days away, Bill Belichick is still doing his due diligence and looking for ways to improve the Patriots' roster. Reports surfaced Tuesday that the Pats worked out quarterback Mike Kafka and will work out tight end Kellen Winslow. New England made a couple of official roster moves, though, signing running back Lex Hilliard and releasing...
Patriots sign RB Hilliard
The New England Patriots signed free agent running back Lex Hilliard and waived offensive lineman Matt Tennant, the team announced Tuesday. Tennant was claimed on waivers on Saturday, but lasted only three days with New England. Hilliard was released by the Minnesota Vikings. The Patriots already had four running backs on the roster before signing Hilliard. However, they don...
Report: Vikings sign RB Lex Hilliard
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly added to the competition at running back.
Multiple reports have said Minnesota signed Lex Hilliard, who played his first three NFL seasons for the Miami Dolphins and started four games last season, to a one-year contract. Hilliard, 27, had 16 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown last season, and caught five passes for 49...
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March 19, 2012
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Vikings Agree To Terms With Dolphins Free Agent RB Lex Hilliard
The Vikings have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard, according to Twin Cities radio station 1500 ESPN. At 27 years old, the versatile Hilliard is 5-11, 240 pounds and can play both TB and FB. Hilliard started four games last season for Miami and is known as a good blocker and capable runner. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails
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