The Bengals today exercised CB Dax Hill’s fifth-year option for the 2026 season.
Hill, a fourth-year player in 2025, was Cincinnati's first-round draft choice in '22. He has played in 37 regular-season games with 24 starts, and totaled 147 tackles, seven TFLs, 2.5 sacks, 13 PDs and two INTs. He was listed as a safety through his first two seasons, then transitioned to cornerback entering last year. He started the first five games of the 2024 campaign at CB before sustaining a season-ending injury.
"I'm really excited about Dax's future," said head coach Zac Taylor. "We see an ascending player who attacks each day the right way. I can't wait to see him back on the field making plays for us this season."
View the best photos of CB Dax Hill.
S Dax Hill celebrates during the Texans-Bengals game in Week 10 of the 2023 season at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
S Dax Hill celebrates a sack during the Rams-Bengals Monday Night Football Game on September 25, 2023 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CB Dx Hill lines up in coverage during a Week 1 game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, September 8, 2024.
S Dax Hill runs the ball during the Bengals-Browns Week 1 game of the 2023 season on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
CB Dax Hill and S Jordan Battle celebrate a play against the Panthers in Carolina, Sunday, September 29, 2024.
CB Dax Hill warms up before kickoff of the Bengals-49ers game in Week 8 of the 2023 season.
S Dax Hill poses for a photo during 2023 Media Day at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
CB Dax Hill rushes the passer against the Chiefs in Kansas City, Sunday, December 31, 2023.
CB Dax Hill runs onto the field ahead of the Bengals Week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Cooper Neill/NFL)
CB Dax Hill walks on the sideline, Monday, October 31, 2022.
CB Dax Hill lines up in coverage in a Week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, October 6, 2024.
CB Dax Hill during training camp practice at Kettering Health Practice Fields, Monday, August 5, 2024.
CB Dax Hill makes a tackle against the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, December 10, 2023.
Dax Hill walks out of the tunnel at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, December 10, 2023.
CB Dax Hill gestures before a play, Sunday, September 17, 2023.
CB Dax Hill celebrates a tackle against the Buccaneers in Tampa, Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Cincinnati Bengals safety Dax Hill (23) attempts an interception on a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Chris Pierce Jr. (49 during an NFL football game on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
CB Dax Hill walks out to the Kettering Health Practice Field for offseason workouts, Thursday, May 16, 2024.
CB Dax Hill makes a tackle against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
