Taysom Hill’s nine-year tenure with the New Orleans Saints has concluded, as the veteran player announced Wednesday that he will not be returning to the franchise. While his future in the NFL is undecided, Hill indicated he is not ready to retire.
"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 stated in a message released by the Saints on social media. He joined the Saints in 2017 after being claimed off waivers and shared that he wanted to make his decision known as the team’s training camp approached.
"For the last nine years, New Orleans has been so much more than the city where I played. It’s where my family built a life, where our oldest son was born, and where we formed relationships and made memories that will stay with us forever," Hill wrote, expressing gratitude to the city, owner Gayle Benson, his teammates, and the entire Saints organization.
He added, "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. 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!" Hill concluded his statement by declaring himself "Forever a Saint."
The Saints released a tribute video narrated by former teammate Drew Brees to commemorate Hill's time with the team.
Hill, who entered the league as a quarterback, evolved into one of the NFL's most unique offensive weapons during his time in New Orleans. He lined up at quarterback, running back, tight end, and wide receiver, while also being a significant contributor on special teams.
During his nine seasons, the 35-year-old amassed 2,551 rushing yards, 2,426 passing yards, and 1,034 receiving yards. In the 2025 season, he became the first player in the Super Bowl era to record over 1,000 career yards in passing, rushing, and receiving.
Hill's recent seasons were impacted by injuries. He sustained a serious knee injury in December 2024 but returned during the 2025 campaign, appearing in 13 games. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged Hill's significant contributions.
"Taysom’s career to this point as a member of the Saints organization has been remarkable in all facets," Loomis said in a statement. "His intelligence, unique athletic ability, versatility and unselfishness have benefited this team in many facets for the past nine seasons. Additionally, he’s been a great teammate and excellent leader and mentor. We thank Taysom for all his great contributions, and we are positive that a day will come when all of his accomplishments can be properly celebrated."