Ronnie Hillman to Vikings: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

For the first time in his five-year NFL career, Ronnie Hillman will be playing his home games outside of the Mile High City after the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with the veteran running back Wednesday. 

According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Vikes head coach Mike Zimmer announced the signing.

Hillman’s arrival comes on the heels of Adrian Peterson telling ESPN’s Josina Anderson Wednesday he will undergo knee surgery Thursday to repair his meniscus.

Peterson may not return until December at the earliest, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, which created a need for backfield depth in Minnesota.

The Denver Broncos released Hillman in early September after they finalized their 53-man roster for the start of the regular season. Fourth-round draft pick Devontae Booker earned the backup job behind C.J. Anderson, and Kapri Bibbs beat out Hillman for third in the depth chart.

“Ronnie was a guy who did a lot of good things for us,” Broncos general manager John Elway said, per the Denver Post’s Cameron Wolfe. “We just thought that, with Kapri, we’re in better shape with what he can do on special teams. It’s always …

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