Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill surprised many by showing up in a walking boot—but head coach Zac Taylor says there’s no panic, just a long-term plan.

BJ Hill recently dared Joe Burrow to bleach and buzz his hair, ... In March 2023, Hill tweeted that he'd shave his head if the Bengals brought back linebacker Germaine Pratt.

"BJ said if I buzzed and bleached it, he would do it too," Burrow said, saying Hill had to bleach his hair in the next week. And neither player backed down. Burrow debuted his new hair last week.

BJ Hill believes one big reason the Cincinnati Bengals wanted him back was his consistency and ability to stay on the field because of how well he takes care of his body.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) after an interception against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

"Well BJ (Hill) said if I buzzed it and bleached it, he said he would too, so now everybody's got to hold him accountable because he's got to do it in the next week," Burrow said last week.

Defensive tackle BJ Hill suffered an injury during the second quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' NFL Week 2 game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. CBS' Tracy Wolfson said ...

Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill dyed his hair blonde after Joe Burrow called him out publicly. Burrow's new buzz cut has gotten plenty of attention. Hill told the star quarterback he would dye ...

BJ Hill was part of the Indoor Football League’s Hall of Fame class of 2015. He now hopes to turn around the Green Bay Southwest football program.

CHARLOTTE -- Cincinnati's defensive tackle BJ Hill was out for warmups prior to Sunday's game in Carolina providing a glimmer of hope that he could play on his hamstring injury after being listed ...

BJ Hill recently dared Joe Burrow to bleach and buzz his hair, and promised to follow suit if the Bengals' quarterback did.

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill dyed his hair blonde after Joe Burrow called him out publicly. Burrow's new buzz cut has gotten plenty of attention. Hill told the star quarterback ...