Taysom Hill’s run in New Orleans has reached its end.
The Saints’ longtime Swiss Army knife said in a social media message on July 29, 2026, that a return to the only NFL team he has played for “is not in the cards.” Hill, who has spent all nine of his NFL seasons in New Orleans, became an unrestricted free agent in March and chose training camp week to make his situation public.
“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.”
Hill also made sure to thank the city that embraced him from the start.
“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.”
“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!”
The Saints marked the moment with a tribute video narrated by former teammate and friend Drew Brees, highlighting Hill’s impact across the organization.
That impact was all over the field. Hill played quarterback, running back and tight end during his time in New Orleans, while also helping on special teams. He rushed for 2,551 yards and 34 touchdowns, caught 110 passes for 1,034 yards and 11 more scores, and completed 63.3% of his passes for 2,426 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The undrafted BYU product arrived in New Orleans and became one of the franchise’s most unique and productive players. Now, his message makes it official: the next chapter won’t be with the Saints.
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