The New Orleans Saints are entering an offseason full of questions, and one of the biggest revolves around the future of Taysom Hill. On Wednesday, general manager Mickey Loomis addressed the situation, offering insight into how the team plans to approach conversations with the veteran tight end - and longtime Swiss Army knife - as free agency looms.
Hill, who’s been with the Saints since 2017, has spent all nine of his NFL seasons in New Orleans, carving out one of the most unique careers in recent league history. And while speculation about his future has been swirling, Loomis made it clear the Saints aren’t rushing him into a decision.
“I’m giving him some space,” Loomis said. “It’s hard to have these conversations right after the end of the season. You want to let the emotion go out of it and not have them feel like they’re pressured to make decisions.”
That’s a measured approach from a front office that’s seen Hill’s value firsthand - not just in the box score, but in the locker room and on the field in a variety of roles. Whether it’s taking direct snaps, lining up at tight end, or even throwing the occasional touchdown pass, Hill has been a do-it-all weapon in the Saints’ playbook. And while his 2025 numbers weren’t eye-popping, they still speak to his versatility.
In 13 games this past season, Hill rushed 52 times for 114 yards and a touchdown. He added 11 receptions for 91 yards and completed two passes for 57 yards and a score.
Those stats don’t tell the whole story, though. Hill’s presence often forces defenses to adjust on the fly, and his ability to impact the game in multiple ways has been a hallmark of the Saints’ offensive identity in recent years.
He did suffer a shoulder injury in the season finale against Atlanta, but Loomis confirmed it’s not expected to affect Hill’s offseason timeline - another indication that the door remains open for his return.
And if that final game at Caesars Superdome did turn out to be his last in front of the home crowd, it was a fitting moment. Hill became the first player in the Super Bowl era to surpass 1,000 career yards in rushing, receiving, and passing - a milestone that underscores just how rare his career has been.
To date, Hill has racked up 2,551 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns on the ground, 1,034 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns through the air, and 2,426 passing yards with 12 passing scores. That’s not just versatility - that’s historic versatility.
Back in December, Hill made it clear that if he does decide to play in 2026, it’ll be with New Orleans. “Some circumstances are out of my hands,” he said at the time, “but this is the only team I’d play for.”
With his contract set to expire in March when the new league year begins, the Saints and Hill now enter a waiting game. But for a player who’s given everything to the franchise - and redefined what a modern NFL utility player can be - the Saints appear ready to give him the time and space to make the right call.
And if Hill decides to run it back for one more season in black and gold, the Saints - and their fans - will welcome him with open arms.