NASHVILLE – The Titans have agreed to terms with running back Dontrell Hilliard.
Hilliard initially joined the Titans in October 2021, first as a member of the team's practice squad. He was later promoted to the team's active roster.
In eight games for the Titans in 2021, Hilliard carried the ball 56 times for 350 yards (6.3-yard average) and two touchdowns. Hilliard also had 19 catches for 87 yards, with a long of 28 yards.
Hilliard's best game in 2021 came against the Patriots, when he carried the ball 12 times for 131 yards, including the 68-yard touchdown run.
Hillard, who played in college at Tulane, has also spent time with the Browns (2018-2020) and Texans (2020) in his NFL career.
Over his career, Hilliard has accounted for 447 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 78 carries, also registering 41 receptions for 286 yards. As a returner, he has a 23.0-yard average on 43 kickoff returns.
In eight games for the Titans in 2021, Hilliard carried the ball 56 times for 350 yards (6.3-yard average) and two touchdowns. Hilliard also had 19 catches for 87 yards, with a long of 28 yards.
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans, Guard/center Aaron Brewer #62 of the Tennessee Titans before the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans andTight end Anthony Firkser #86 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on JANUARY 09, 2022 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Houston, TX. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans and Tackle Taylor Lewan #77 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on JANUARY 09, 2022 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on JANUARY 09, 2022 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on JANUARY 09, 2022 in Houston, TX. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins at Nissan Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Brett Carlsen/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the Thursday Night Football game between the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during introductions before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins at Nissan Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Mark Brown/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the Thursday Night Football game between the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Justin Ford/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Miami Dolphins at Nissan Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Mark Brown/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on DECEMBER 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans and Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on DECEMBER 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the second half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots on NOVEMBER 28, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on NOVEMBER 21, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Donald Page/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans poses after a first down during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Joe Howell/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Joe Howell/Tennessee Titans
Running back Dontrell Hillard #40 of the Tennessee Titans during the divisional playoff game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Nissan Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Justin Ford/Tennessee Titans
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