Taysom Hill’s Superdome Sendoff? A Historic Night for the Saints’ Ultimate Swiss Army Knife
.@T_Hill4 on the past 9 years in New Orleans and what this city means to him pic.twitter.com/xSyUa2O99c
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 21, 2025
If Sunday was indeed the final time Taysom Hill suited up in a Saints uniform at the Superdome, he made sure to leave the fans with something they won’t forget anytime soon. In a 29-6 win over the Jets, Hill did what he’s done throughout his career in New Orleans-just about everything.
He led the team in rushing with 42 yards, caught four passes for 36 more, and even completed a 38-yard throw. In typical Hill fashion, it wasn’t just about the box score-it was the way he touched every corner of the offense, stepping in wherever the Saints needed a spark. And on this night, that spark helped fuel one of the team’s most complete performances of the season.
But beyond the stats and the scoreboard, this game carried the weight of something more personal. With two road games left on the schedule and no guaranteed years remaining on his contract after 2025, Sunday may have marked Hill’s final curtain call in front of the home crowd. If so, it was a fitting tribute to a player who’s carved out one of the most unique careers in modern NFL history.
A Record That Tells the Whole Story
Hill’s final stat line wasn’t just impressive-it was historic. With his performance, he became the only player in modern NFL history to surpass 1,000 career rushing, receiving, and passing yards. That’s not just a trivia nugget; it’s a testament to the rare blend of versatility, toughness, and football IQ that has defined his time in New Orleans.
This isn’t a player who dabbled in different roles-Hill has thrived in them. One week he’s a tight end, the next he’s under center, then he’s taking direct snaps in short-yardage packages or lining up wide. And through it all, the Saints have leaned into his skillset, building packages and playbooks that reflect his unique abilities.
It’s no coincidence that his fingerprints were all over Sunday’s win. This was a game where the Saints needed someone to set the tone early and keep the energy high throughout. Hill did that, just like he’s done for nearly a decade.
Nine Years, One City, Countless Roles
After the game, Hill was asked what the moment meant to him-what it felt like to possibly be playing his last game at the Superdome. The question hit hard.
“My wife asked me about that this morning,” Hill said, visibly emotional. “And I didn’t really feel any type of way this morning.
But as I was driving to the stadium today, you start to... you start to think about the last nine years and what it’s meant to me and my family, this city and stuff. I think for me personally, you just try to take it all in.
But a great experience here tonight. I don’t know what the future holds for me but it was a special day for me and my family.”
That’s the kind of reflection you hear from a player who gave everything to one team, one city, one fanbase. Hill’s journey in New Orleans has never followed a conventional path.
He wasn’t a franchise quarterback, nor a traditional tight end or running back. He was all of them-and more.
The Legacy of a One-of-One
If this is the end of Hill’s time in New Orleans, he goes out not just as a fan favorite, but as a true original. His place in the NFL record books now reflects what Saints fans have known for years: there’s never been another player quite like him.
It’s rare to find a guy who can throw a 40-yard dime, bulldoze through a linebacker on third-and-short, and then line up in the slot and move the chains. It’s even rarer to find a coaching staff willing to embrace that kind of versatility and build around it. But that’s exactly what the Saints did, and Hill rewarded them with nearly a decade of do-it-all production.
Maybe there’s another chapter still to be written-maybe Hill returns in some capacity as the Saints continue to retool their roster. But if this was the final home act, it was a memorable one. A win, a record, and a heartfelt goodbye from a player who’s been at the heart of this team’s identity for years.
Taysom Hill didn’t just play football in New Orleans-he helped redefine what it means to be a football player.