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Giants release running back Peyton Hillis

 New York Giants released veteran running back Peyton Hillis. Hillis played in nine games in 2014, rushing for 115 yards on 26 carries and also had 10 catches for 87 yards before being place on injured reserve because of a concussion.
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The New York Giants released veteran running back Peyton Hillis, the team announced Wednesday.

Hillis, 29, was set to count $945,000 against the cap during the 2015 season.

Hillis signed a two-year, $1.8 million contract with the Giants in October 2013. He played in nine games this season, rushing for 115 yards on 26 carries and also had 10 catches for 87 yards before being placed on injured reserve because of a concussion.

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Hillis played for the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Giants.

He has 696 rushing attempts for 2,832 yards and 23 touchdowns and 134 receptions for 1,050 yards and three touchdowns in his career. 

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