Former Conway High standout Peyton Hillis will not be in action tonight for Denver, as the Broncos take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The 6-foot-1, 240-pound second-year player from Arkansas has been listed on the injury list for a non-injury-related issue. Hillis is in Conway to attend a family funeral.
Hillis has had more of a limited role under new coach Josh McDaniels. He has four carries for five yards on the season, including a 2-yard touchdown run against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 20. Hillis also has three catches for 16 yards.
Originally thought to be a significant factor in short-yardage situation, Hillis has played more of a role on special teams.
The Broncos (6-1) enter tonight’s game coming off their first loss of the season — a 30-7 defeat to Baltimore. The Steelers bring a 5-2 record into the contest.
