The Tennessee Titans are promoting running back Dontrell Hilliard to their active roster, per a tweet by his agent David Canter.
Hilliard served as a standard callup elevation from the practice squad in Sunday’s loss to the Houston Texans, therefore he wasn’t actually on the 53-man roster. His inspiring performance has now apparently earned him a much-deserved promotion. It also likely means that Jeremy McNichols will be out at least another week or two.
Hilliard carried the ball seven times for 35 yards on Sunday. He appeared to have some juice and energy while carrying the football as a traditional between-the-tackles runner.