The New York Giants announced Saturday that they are placing RBย Peyton Hillis on season-endingย injured reserve.
Hillis, 28, suffered aย concussion during last weekend’s loss to the Seahawks. He tried to practice on Wednesday, but was later sent home from the team’s facilities.
He signed aย two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Giants back in March, so he still has another year remaining on this agreement for a base salary ofย $870,000.
Hillis’ 2014 season ends with him running for 115 yards on 26 carries (4.4 YPC) and contributing another 10 receptions for 87 yards receiving over the course of nine games.
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