Former NFL Running Back Eddie Hill Dies at 67

The ex-Rams and Dolphins player, who battled brain cancer and suspected CTE, leaves a lasting legacy in the football world.

Eddie Hill, a former NFL running back for the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins, passed away on Sunday at the age of 67.
Hill was drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft and played six seasons in the league, including three Super Bowl appearances.
He had been battling brain cancer for years and believed he was showing signs of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repeated head trauma in football.
Despite his health challenges, Hill expressed no regrets about his football career, describing the sport as his purpose and a gift that shaped his life.
Hill’s contributions on and off the field, as well as his perseverance and dedication, have been remembered and celebrated by fans, teammates, and the NFL community.