Taysom Hill Departs New Orleans Saints After Nine Seasons
Taysom Hill announced via social media that he will not be returning to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL season. Hill, who spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Saints, expressed gratitude to the New Orleans community…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 29, 2026 —
Taysom Hill announced on social media that he will not be returning to the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming NFL season. This marks the end of Hill’s nine-year tenure with the team, during which he played various offensive and special teams roles.
In his statement, Hill expressed his gratitude to the New Orleans community and the Saints organization. He indicated that he is currently considering his next career steps following his departure from the team.
The New Orleans Saints also released a video acknowledging Hill’s contributions to the team throughout his career. The video highlighted his time with the Saints and thanked him for his service.
Hill, who joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2017, became known for his versatility on the field. He played quarterback, tight end, and wide receiver at different points in his career, in addition to contributing significantly on special teams.
The specific details regarding Hill’s future career plans were not provided in his announcement. The Saints organization has not yet announced any official statement regarding the team’s plans for filling the roster spots Hill occupied.
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