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See the full story · 5 sourcesNew Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in first half during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Maria Lysaker
Taysom Hill’s time in New Orleans is officially over.
The Saints’ do-it-all star announced in a message on social media that returning to the only NFL team he’s called home “is not in the cards,” while he shared a heartfelt thank you for the New Orleans community.
“I’m still working through what comes next, but I couldn’t move forward without taking the time to say thank you,” Hill wrote. “New Orleans, you will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will always be cheering you on.”
Thank you New Orleans ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/Q27EJAg4Xk
— Taysom Hill (@T_Hill4) July 29, 2026 Hill, who has spent his entire nine NFL seasons with the Saints, became an unrestricted free agent in March. With teams around the league reporting for training camp in recent days — New Orleans held its first practice Wednesday — Hill said he felt it was pertinent to address his situation.
“I’ve taken time this offseason to think carefully about what comes next for my family and me. I still don’t have a clear answer about what the future holds, but I know that returning to New Orleans is not in the cards,” Hill wrote.
“As training camp begins, I didn’t want my silence to be misinterpreted, and as hard as it is to put it into words, I wanted to express my gratitude.”
The Saints franchise also put out a touching appreciation video, narrated by former teammate and friend Drew Brees, that called attention to what Hill accomplished with the team.
Mr. Football. 🎤 Narrated by @drewbrees pic.twitter.com/11Uoq8U4mC
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 29, 2026 Hill was a do-everything weapon for New Orleans during his time with the franchise, playing several positions on offense — from quarterback to running back to tight end — and also contributed on special teams.
During his time with the Saints, Hill rushed for 2,551 yards and 34 touchdowns, while he also caught 110 passes for 1,034 yards and 11 more scores.
The onetime quarterback who went undrafted out of BYU also completed 63.3% of his passes for 2,426 yards and 12 touchdowns in New Orleans.
Hill shared his appreciation for being embraced by the New Orleans community, and for the lasting relationships he cultivated within the Saints organization.
“To the city of New Orleans: thank you. I had always heard, ‘If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you back.’ That could not have been more true,” he wrote.
“You exceeded every expectation I had of what it would be like to live and play in a city. The passion, loyalty, and support you showed my family and me over these nine seasons were truly one of a kind. We will always be grateful for the way you embraced us both on and off the field!”
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans.
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Ella Hall
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