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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 30

Saints Release Drew Brees-Narrated Tribute for 35-Year-Old Taysom Hill After 9 Seasons

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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 30

Saints Release Drew Brees-Narrated Tribute for 35-Year-Old Taysom Hill After 9 Seasons

Q: After leaving the Saints, will the historic 35-year-old utility star retire or bring his unique talents to a new NFL team?

It is not known yet. Hill has ruled out a return to New Orleans, but he has not said whether he will retire or sign with another team. In his farewell statement, Hill said he has “taken time this offseason to think carefully about what comes next” and still does not have “a clear answer about what the future holds.” That leaves both paths open: retirement at age 35, or a final NFL stop elsewhere. The evidence points to genuine uncertainty rather than a hidden plan. Hill is coming off a serious knee injury suffered in late 2024, turns 36 next month, and had modest production in 2025 after returning from the physically unable to perform list. Those factors make retirement a realistic possibility, especially given his long injury history and family considerations. At the same time, his unusual versatility could still appeal to a team willing to build a specific role for him. Hill remains one of the most distinctive players in modern NFL history, with at least 1,000 passing, rushing, and receiving yards in his career — a Super Bowl-era first. Because his value depends on a coach designing packages for him, any landing spot would likely need a clear plan. Sean Payton’s Broncos have been widely mentioned as a logical fit, though no move has materialized. For now, the most accurate answer is that Hill has not decided publicly. Retirement appears plausible, but he has deliberately left the door open to playing for another NFL team.

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 30

Taysom Hill confirmed Wednesday that he will not return to New Orleans, ending a nine-season run with the Saints at age 35.
Minutes later, the Saints posted a tribute video narrated by Drew Brees, calling Hill "Forever a Saint" and giving him an unusually lavish sendoff.
Hill played 118 games for New Orleans and built a rare all-purpose role on offense, lining up at quarterback and elsewhere despite never becoming an All-Pro fixture.
The farewell underscored how strongly Hill connected with Saints fans, leaving his next step open between signing elsewhere and retirement.