Hillman, a former San Diego State Aztec, was released by the Vikings this week after playing in five games for them. The Chargers released WR Griff Whalen in a corresponding move.
Hillman has been in the league for five years (debuted in 2012), and crazy enough is still only 25 years old. In 2015, he actually led the Broncos in rushing attempts (207), rushing yards (863) and rushing touchdowns (seven). With C.J. Anderson coming on in the playoffs last season, and the addition of Devontae Booker in this year’s draft, Hillman became expendable.
The Chargers have been looking for an insurance policy behind Melvin Gordon all year long.