The Ravens have bigger problems than fielding calls on Justice Hill.
After Thursday night’s ugly loss dropped Baltimore to 4-5, the trade deadline suddenly feels like a real possibility for Eric DeCosta. The rest of the league may be dialing in, but one reported suitor should probably be wasting its time: the New York Giants.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Giants have shown interest in Hill, a familiar type of target for John Harbaugh’s team. New York’s coach has already loaded up on former Ravens, and Hill would fit that mold too. Still, Baltimore has no good reason to move him.
Hill is only a backup in name. In practice, he’s one of those players coaches lean on because he does a little bit of everything and does it well.
He has one year left on his deal, and if the Ravens truly viewed him as expendable, there would at least be a case for turning him into a draft pick in what looks like a lost season. But that’s not how he should be treated.
He should be extended, not shopped.
For the Giants, the appeal is obvious. They’ve been searching for a lead runner in 2026, and while Cam Skattebo appears to be revealing himself as that, they also lost their best pass-catching back, Tyrone Tracy Jr., to injured reserve. Hill could help fill that role, and his connection to Harbaugh only adds to the fit.
Baltimore, though, would be giving up too much. Hill has been a steady part of the offense since 2019, and even without workhorse volume, he’s become the kind of dependable option coordinators love to have around.
He brings real juice as a change-of-pace runner. Hill can get to the edge, burst through creases, and rip off chunk gains.
In 2026, he’s averaging 7.3 yards per carry, with three 20+-yard runs and two 40+-yard runs. That kind of explosiveness matters when a team needs a spark off the bench.
He also gives the Ravens something extra in the passing game. Hill has 136 receptions in his career and has caught 20 passes for 111 yards this year. He’s a useful screen weapon and a dependable outlet when the quarterback needs a quick answer.
Then there’s the protection work, which is a huge part of his value. Hill is trusted to sort out blitzers, and with Baltimore’s offensive line looking flat-out horrendous in 2026, that responsibility has only grown. He’s often the guy trying to keep passing plays from collapsing, and he usually handles it well.
He contributes on special teams, too.
And on Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hill showed exactly why the Ravens shouldn’t be eager to part with him. He scored Baltimore’s only touchdown of the night on a 65-yard run.
That’s the kind of player teams keep, not trade away. If the Giants call, DeCosta should let it ring.
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