New York Giants linebacker Justin Hilliard was suspended two games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Hilliard was an undrafted-free agent who spent much of last year in injured reserve. He spent this spring with the first team defense while also starting as a middle linebacker Blake Martinez Continues his rehabilitation from the torn ACL. It bode well for the prospects for the second-year Ohio State product in the Giants’ new regime.
Hilliard is eligible to participate in training camp games and practices. Hilliard can return to their Week 3 game against the ESP on Monday night. Dallas Cowboys.
The Giants claimed Hilliard off waivers prior to the start last season. In mid-October, Hilliard was placed on injured reserves after sustaining an ankle injury during practice.