The NFL had another non-contact injury on Thursday Night Football. But it’s not what you think
- Pro & College Sports
- Published: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:25 a.m.
NFL referee Adrian Hill.AP
Non-contact injuries are all-too-common in the NFL, but on “Thursday Night Football” this week, it was an official who fell victim to one.
NFL referee Adrian Hill suffered an injury away from play in the third quarter of the Bills-Texans game. He came up limping and was helped off the field before he was carted off. He was taken into the tunnel of NRG Stadium.
With Hill out, umpire Roy Ellison took over as referee for the remainder of the game.
Hill has been an NFL official since the 2010 season, and an NFL referee since 2019.
Hill is also a rocket scientist, with a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins. In 2006, the Baltimore chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics named him Engineer of the Year.
Bridget Hyland is a sports reporter for NJ Advance Media, primarily covering trending and breaking news. She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, specializing in… more
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