News: The Lions have placed defensive lineman Sammie Lee Hill on injured reserve Saturday due to his toe injury. Hill is out for the season. He was already ruled out for the regular-season finale against Chicago.
Analysis: Hill recorded 15 tackles this season without registering a sack for the Lions. He was never a major part of the defense and had low-end value in all IDP formats when he was healthy. He can be ignored across the board now.
News: Lions defensive lineman Sammie Lee Hill made his first appearance of the preseason Saturday, registering two tackles against the Raiders, after missing time with a back injury.
Analysis: Hill got a few starts last season, and finished with 24 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He provides solid depth for the Lions on the line, but has very little Fantasy value in any IDP formats.
News: Detroit DL Sammie Lee Hill registered his first sack of the season in Week 13 against New Orleans. He finished the game with two solo tackles.
Analysis: Hill now has 16 tackles to his credit this season. He got extended playing time with Ndamukong Suh suspended. Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should continue ignoring Hill has he's not going to surpass Suh on the depth chart anytime soon.
News: Lions DT Sammie Lee Hill lost his starting spot to Ndamukong Suh this season, but he didn't let that affect his play. Hill had more tackles and sacks as a reserve in 2010 than he did as a starter in 2009. His performace wasn't lost on coach Jim Schwartz, who praised his effort.
Analysis: Hill had the best year of his young career in 2010, but he still remains behind Suh on the depth chart. Unless he somehow finds his way onto the field more in 2011, Hill has minimal Fantasy value that should be ignored in most formats. Don't select him on Draft Day.
News: Lions DL Sammie Lee Hill was ruled out for Week 4. He injured his ankle in Week 3 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Hill has just two tackles on the year and is not a recommended option in any IDP format -- healthy or not.
News: Lions DL Sammie Lee Hill left Week 3 against the Lions with an ankle injury. He was hurt in the first quarter and had to be helped off the field by team trainers. He returned to the game in the second quarter.
Analysis: Hill went down in a heap of pain and had to receive medical attention on the field before being helped off. He entered play with just two tackles and is not a recommended option in any IDP format -- healthy or not.
News: Lions DL Sammie Lee Hill left Week 3 against the Lions with an ankle injury. He was hurt in the first quarter and had to be helped off the field by team trainers.
Analysis: Hill went down in a heap of pain and had to receive medical attention on the field before being helped off. He entered play with just two tackles and is not a recommended option in any IDP format when healthy.
News: Lions DL Sammie Lee Hill managed one assisted tackle and 1/2 sack in Week 2 against the Eagles. He has two tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in two games.
Analysis: Hill might not be getting much PT as a backup tackle, but at least he is making the most of it. Hill won't maintain his sack pace, so continue to ignore him in Fantasy.
News: Lions DB Ko Simpson, DL Sammie Lee Hill, WR Calvin Johnson, DL Jason Hunter, DL Dewayne White and QB Matthew Stafford have been listed as inactive for the team's Week 6 game at Green Bay.
Analysis: Stafford and Johnson are obviously big losses for the Lions but the rest of these players have little to no Fantasy value.
News: Detroit DB Ko Simpson (hamstring), DT Sammie Lee Hill (ankle) and DE Jason Hunter (ankle) have all been listed as doubtful for the team's Week 6 game at Green Bay.
Analysis: Hunter is the only one of these three players that has any Fantasy value and he is just a low-end option in IDP formats. Keep Hill and Simpson off all rosters at all times.
News: The Lions listed the following players as inactive for Week 5 against Pittsburgh: QB Matthew Stafford, DB Ko Simpson, RB Terrelle Smith, DL Sammie Lee Hill and DL Dewayne White.
Analysis: Aside from Stafford, none of the players listed are expected to have much Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Detroit DL Dewayne White (hamstring) and DL Sammie Lee Hill (ankle) have been ruled out of the team's Week 5 game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Neither Hill nor White have any real Fantasy value and can continue to be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit DL Sammie Lee Hill left Week 3's win over Washington with a leg injury as he limped off the field early in the game. Hill finished with 1 tackle. There was no immediate updates on his status following the game.
Analysis: Hill has 3 tackles and no sacks thus far this season in three games and might be hurt now. We'd leave him on waivers for Week 4 at Chicago.
News: The Lions have signed fourth-round pick Sammie Hill to a three-year contract. The team did not disclose terms. Hill, a defensive tackle, was selected with the 115th overall pick.
Analysis: Might he be the next Albert Haynesworth? It's unlikely, but the Lions have no reason to rush him into play. He's not expected to be a stat monger in the pros, though, so don't add him to Fantasy rosters.
News: Stillman College DT Sammie Lee Hill was tabbed by the Lions in the 2009 draft, and he'll likely compete for a spot in the defensive line rotation for the club. Hill is huge -- 6-foot-4 and over 320 pounds -- so the Lions obviously like him for his physical size and ability.
Analysis: Might he be the next Albert Haynesworth? It's unlikely, but the Lions have no reason to rush him into play. He's not expected to be a stat monger in the pros, though, so don't add him to Fantasy rosters.
