Hill served as Teddy Bridgewater’s backup in 2015, throwing just seven passes in game action. Bridgewater was lost for the season on Aug. 30 with a knee injury.
The 36-year-old Hill started Minnesota’s second preseason game in Seattle, completing 10 of 17 passes for 129 yards as the Vikings led 11-0 at the half.
“It helps that this is my second year in this system; it helps that I’ve played with these guys,” Hill said Wednesday. “I got the start late before the game in Seattle, so that helps to have that experience and play with those guys then, too.