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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Hill, a free agent, announced he is still weighing his playing future but will not be returning to the Saints; the 33-year-old spent nine years with New Orleans, rushing for 2,500+ yards and 34 TDs, with 1,000+ receiving yards and 11 receiving TDs, plus 2,400+ passing yards and 12 passing TDs, leaving his next destination uncertain.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 31, 2026ESPN NFL

Taysom Hill is not returning to the Saints for a 10th season and is now a free agent after spending nine seasons with the team. The Saints gave Hill's number to quarterback Hunter Dekkers, signaling the end of his tenure in New Orleans.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Taysom Hill announced his departure from the New Orleans Saints after 9 years, stating that 'returning to New Orleans is not in the cards.' Hill did not announce retirement but confirmed his time with the Saints is over, ending his tenure as a versatile multi-position weapon (quarterback, wide receiver, running back, tight end). This eliminates Hill as a Saints fantasy asset going forward.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Hill is the only player in the Super Bowl era to gain at least 1,000 yards passing, rushing and receiving in his career, underscoring his unique multi-position versatility as a 'Swiss Army Knife' player.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Hill is the only player in the Super Bowl era to gain at least 1,000 yards passing, rushing and receiving in his career, underscoring his unique multi-positional utility as a 'Swiss Army Knife' player.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taysom Hill issued a statement confirming he will not be returning to the Saints this year, removing him from Saints offensive considerations.

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NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hill, who turns 36 in August and is still a free agent, announced he will not be returning to the Saints after nine seasons, with his NFL future uncertain as he has not yet determined what comes next.

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NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hill's final two seasons were disrupted by injuries; he suffered a significant knee injury in December 2024 before returning during the 2025 campaign and appearing in 13 games.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hill developed into one of the NFL's most unusual offensive weapons during his nine-year Saints tenure, taking snaps at quarterback, running back, tight end, and wide receiver while also contributing extensively on special teams. During the 2025 season, he became the first player of the Super Bowl era to surpass 1,000 career yards passing, rushing, and receiving, finishing his New Orleans tenure with 2,551 rushing yards, 2,426 passing yards, and 1,034 receiving yards.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Hill's nine-season Saints career is officially over; the 35-year-old confirmed departure in a statement, noting that returning to New Orleans is not in the cards. He started in fewer than half of his 118 games with the team and was never in All-Pro consideration, but functioned as a gadget player deployed across multiple offensive positions including quarterback, making his role highly variable and unpredictable.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taysom Hill, 35, became an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time in his career since going undrafted in 2017. His statement indicates that he and the Saints were unable to get a deal done, and he has made clear that returning to New Orleans is not in the cards after nine years with the team. Hill remains unsigned as training camps begin, with his future in football uncertain.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Taysom Hill announced his departure from the New Orleans Saints after nine seasons, stating that returning to New Orleans is not in the cards as training camp begins. Hill has not announced retirement and indicated he is still working through what comes next, leaving his NFL future open.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Free agent Taysom Hill, 36, has departed the Saints after nine seasons and is exploring his future; he has been most closely linked with the Broncos if his career continues, given his five-season history with Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Hill's unique versatility—2,551 rushing yards, 1,034 receiving yards, and 2,426 passing yards across his career—makes him the first player in the Super Bowl era with more than 1,000 yards as a receiver, runner, and passer.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Taysom Hill announced via statement that he will not return to the Saints this season, removing him from fantasy consideration and opening playing time for other Saints offensive weapons.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Saints TE/utility player Taysom Hill is departing New Orleans, with his future status and landing spot remaining unclear; this represents a significant role change and potential loss of opportunity in the Saints offense.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Taysom Hill put out a statement saying he won't be returning to the Saints this year, removing him from Saints offensive considerations for the 2026 season.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Hill played in all of Shough's starts but delivered arguably the worst season of his career. His role increased significantly during Shough's starts with 41 of 52 carries and 13 of 16 targets, and his share of inside-the-10 rushing attempts roughly tripled from 11% during Rattler's starts to 30% during Shough's, but he did not find the end zone. He posted career lows in rushing yards, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Hill played in all of Shough's starts but delivered arguably the worst season of his career. With Shough starting, Hill saw his role increase significantly with 41 of 52 carries and 13 of 16 targets, posting career lows in rushing yards, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate. His share of inside-the-10 rushing attempts roughly tripled from 11% during Rattler's starts to 30% during Shough's, but he failed to find the end zone.

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NegativeBustJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Hill played in all of Shough's starts but delivered arguably the worst season of his career. He saw his role increase significantly, with 41 of 52 carries and 13 of 16 targets coming in Shough's starts. His share of the team's inside-the-10 rushing attempts roughly tripled from about 11 percent during Rattler's starts to about 30 percent during Shough's, but he did not find the end zone. Hill posted career lows in rushing yards, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate.

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NegativeUsageJul 29, 2026Footballguys

Hill played in all of Shough's starts but delivered arguably the worst season of his career. He saw his role increase significantly, with 41 out of 52 carries and 13 of 16 targets coming in Shough's starts. Hill posted career lows in rushing yards, yards per attempt, and rushing success rate. His share of the team's inside-the-10 rushing attempts roughly tripled from about 11 percent during Rattler's starts to about 30 percent during Shough's, but he did not find the end zone.

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PositiveNewsJul 29, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Announced departure from New Orleans as free agent. Community reflects on his unique fantasy profile: extreme boom-or-bust TE/utility player known for 0-30 point swings; memorable 2018 stretch when listed as both QB and TE, allowing him to be started in TE slot for 30+ point games; goal-line TD upside made him a high-variance championship weapon. Comments split between nostalgia (won leagues on his 30-point weeks) and frustration (lost championships starting him in desperation). Age 36 next month; speculation about Denver reunion with Sean Payton or other landing spots, but community consensus leans toward retirement unless Broncos move materializes. Described as 'Swiss Army knife,' 'feas...

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PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Hill is cited as one of just 18 tight ends since 2017 who scored 12-plus PPR points per game (minimum 8 games) while being drafted as TE10 or later. The 2024 version (age 34) is noted as one of only four 30-plus-year-olds to qualify in the study, making him a rare exception to the typical age profile (average 26.7, median 25) of successful late-round TE breakouts.

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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Vegas projects Taysom Hill at a 3,600 passing yardage line, tied with Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, and Caleb Williams and ahead of CJ Stroud, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, and Bo Nix. He averaged 4.5 carries and 18.5 rushing yards per game in his starts last year and is currently drafted as QB19, positioning him as a high-upside play rather than a floor-based option like Jared Goff. Hill led the NFL in fourth-quarter passing yards with 931 yards in weeks 8–18 (over 39% of his 2,300 season passing yards), reflecting offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's aggressive passing philosophy in crunch time. In an upper-percentile outcome, he could run for 5–7 touchdowns alongside a strong passing season, yielding a top-8 to top-10 fantasy QB ceiling for 2026. The source attributes these projections more to Kellen Moore's offensive scheme (high plays-per-game pace) and environment (dome, turf, favorable NFC South schedule) than to Taysom Hill's individual talent.

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PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Taysom Hill brings a dual-threat ground game that can have real upside alongside his passing volume, differentiating him from other high-volume quarterbacks.

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PositiveUsageJul 13, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Taysom Hill led the NFL in fourth-quarter passing yards (931 yards) from weeks 8-18, representing over 39% of his total 2,300 passing yards, indicating offensive coordinator Kellen Moore wants to throw the ball heavily in crunch time.

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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

In an upper percentile outcome, Taysom Hill could run for 5-7 touchdowns along with a strong passing season, potentially finishing as a top 8-10 fantasy quarterback in 2026.

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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Taysom Hill's Vegas passing yardage line of 3,600 yards is tied with Josh Allen and ahead of CJ Stroud and Baker Mayfield, driven by Kellen Moore's high-volume offense, dome environment, and strong schedule, making him a high-upside quarterback play despite being drafted as QB19.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Saints made the difficult decision to move forward without Taysom Hill during the offseason.

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NegativeRoleJun 11, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

If Taysom Hill signs with Denver, it would be worse than Mattek's worst nightmare because it would complicate drafting RJ Harvey due to Hill's role in the offense.

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PositiveValueMay 29, 2026Fantasy Football Advice

Hill is going in the early 11th round at an aggressive price tag, but the analyst likes his talent and upside, especially in Superflex formats or as part of a two-late-quarterback build on Underdog stacks.

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PositiveProjectionMay 28, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

While the Saints offense could improve under Kellen Moore with additions like Travis Etienne and Jordan Tyson, the team is still projected for only the 24th most points, limiting Hill's upside.

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NegativeProjectionMay 28, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Taysom Hill is overpriced as QB19 with projections of 19.5 passing TDs, 4.5 rushing TDs, and 3,500 passing yards, which equates to similar points per game as Sam Darnold (QB25) last year despite being drafted much earlier.

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PositiveProjectionMay 19, 2026BDGE Fantasy Football

Vegas projects Taysom Hill at 3,600 passing yards for 2026, matching Caleb Williams, Justin Herbert, and Josh Allen while ranking above Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels. The source attributes this to Kellen Moore's high-paced Saints offense that will feature insane volume; Hill is not being valued on talent or efficiency but on projected play volume. The Saints add Jordan Tyson (top-10 rookie) and Travis Etienne to strengthen the offensive environment, play the NFC South six times, operate primarily in a dome with favorable December weather, and face a fourth-place schedule. The source cautions against dismissing this projection and frames it as Vegas signaling strong volume expectations.

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PositiveRoleDec 23, 2025BDGE Fantasy Football

Taysom Hill emerged as the featured running back and featured player in the Saints offense against the Jets, recording 12 carries (more than double Estime and Evan Hull combined), 4 receptions, and a passing touchdown. With Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and Devin Neal all out, Hill appears positioned for significant usage if Kamara remains unavailable; the source cautions he remains volatile and not a must-start despite historical playoff explosions.

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