Overview
- Hill suffered a non-contact left leg injury early in the third quarter of Bills–Texans and was carted to the locker room after assistance from the Texans’ medical staff.
- Initial reports noted Hill was taken for imaging, and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero later reported his Achilles is believed intact with no major injury expected, though he will miss time and could return this season.
- With Hill out, veteran umpire Roy Ellison took over as referee and the crew removed the umpire position for the remainder of the game, consistent with established mechanics explained on the broadcast.
- The injury occurred shortly after a Texans sack of Josh Allen at NRG Stadium, and play briefly halted before resuming under the reconfigured crew.
- Hill has officiated in the NFL since 2010 and has served as a referee since 2019, adding to the rarity and visibility of a mid-game exit by a lead official.