Saints TE Taysom Hill is unlikely to return to New Orleans for the 2025 season, barring a contract restructure. Hill is set to have a $17.709M cap hit, and the Saints are likely to cut him due to their..
Versatile tight end and gadget player Taysom Hill is unlikely to return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2025 season unless he agrees to a contract restructure, according to sources familiar with the team’s salary cap situation.
Hill, who has played multiple roles for the Saints as a tight end, quarterback, and special teams contributor, is set to carry a hefty $17.709 million cap hit in 2025. Given the Saints’ ongoing cap struggles, the team is expected to move on from Hill unless a significant financial adjustment is made.
New Orleans has long relied on creative contract structuring to navigate salary cap constraints, but Hill’s current deal presents a considerable challenge. His contract, which he signed in 2021, was designed with multiple void years and incentives, making it difficult for the Saints to justify keeping him at his current cap figure.
Hill, 34, has been a unique asset for the Saints since joining the team in 2017, contributing as a dual-threat quarterback, tight end, and special teams standout. In the 2024 season, he recorded 418 rushing yards, 256 receiving yards, and eight total touchdowns while also taking snaps at quarterback in short-yardage situations.
If released, Hill would become an attractive free agent option for teams looking for a versatile offensive weapon. Given his experience and ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game, he could garner interest from teams in need of a dynamic playmaker.
For now, the Saints must decide whether they can afford to retain Hill at his current cap number or if they will attempt to restructure his contract. If neither side reaches an agreement, the long-time Swiss Army knife of the Saints offense may be playing elsewhere in 2025.