The Vikings signed veteran free-agent running back Ronnie Hillman on Wednesday after learning Adrian Peterson is set to undergo knee surgery Thursday, the team announced.
Coach Zimmer announces the #Vikings have signed Ronnie Hillman.https://t.co/7bGt34fFAx pic.twitter.com/ltqCh1jrKW
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 21, 2016
Hillman was released by the Broncos during the preseason after running for 863 yards and seven touchdowns on 207 carries last season. He was deemed expendable after C.J. Anderson took control of the starting spot in Denver and rookie Devontae Booker slid into the No.