special teams tackles. After being granted free agency on March 1, 2001, Hill re-signed with the Bills and was waived on June 1, 2001. New England Patriots On June 11, 2001, Hill was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots from the Bills. Hill suffered a leg injury on August 18, 2001, during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. On August 28, 2001, Hill was placed on injured reserve. Personal life Ray Hill resided in Allen, Texas as a Juvenile Case Manager until his death in 2015. Death Hill died on August 6, 2015, one day before his 40th birthday, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer. References 1975 births 2015 deaths American football defensive backs Buffalo Bills players Miami Dolphins players Michigan State Spartans football players New England Patriots players Players of American football from Detroit Deaths from cancer in Texas Deaths from colorectal cancer People from Allen, Texas