Taysom Hill Says Goodbye To New Orleans Saints After Nine Seasons

Taysom Hill’s time with the New Orleans Saints has officially come to an end.

After nine seasons in Black and Gold and an NFL career that became almost impossible to define with a single position, Hill confirmed Wednesday that he will not return to New Orleans.

The announcement came as the Saints opened training camp for the 2026 season and ended months of uncertainty surrounding the longtime fan favorite.

Hill, however, stopped short of announcing his retirement.

“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 in a statement shared on social media.

Hill said he decided to speak publicly as training camp began because he did not want his silence about his future to be misinterpreted.

Taysom Hill Says Goodbye To New Orleans

Hill's message was about much more than football.

New Orleans became home for Hill and his family during his nine seasons with the Saints. Their oldest son was born there, and Hill said his family built relationships and memories in Louisiana that will remain with them long after his playing days.

“To the city of New Orleans: thank you,” Hill wrote.

He specifically thanked Saints owner Gayle Benson, his teammates, the organization and the fans who embraced his family throughout his career.

Hill closed the message with two words that will probably resonate with Saints fans:

“Forever a Saint.”

Saints Thank Taysom Hill For Nine Unusual Seasons

The Saints also publicly acknowledged the end of Hill's run in New Orleans.

Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis praised Hill's intelligence, athletic ability, versatility and willingness to do whatever was asked of him.

“Taysom's career to this point as a member of the Saints organization has been remarkable in all facets,” Loomis said.

Loomis also pointed to Hill's impact as a teammate, leader and mentor, adding that the organization expects there will eventually be an opportunity to properly celebrate everything Hill accomplished with the franchise.

The Saints summed up the departure on social media with a fitting message of their own, thanking “the man who did everything.”

There Really Wasn't A Position For Taysom Hill

Calling Hill a quarterback or tight end never really told the entire story.

During his Saints career, Hill lined up at quarterback, tight end, running back and receiver while also contributing on special teams. He could throw a touchdown on one possession, run through a linebacker on the next and then appear on special teams a few plays later.

That versatility made Hill one of the most recognizable Saints of the post-Drew Brees era and one of the NFL's most unusual offensive weapons.

The Saints originally claimed Hill off waivers from the Green Bay Packers in September 2017 after he entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

From there, New Orleans found increasingly creative ways to get him on the field.

The Writing Had Been On The Wall

Hill's future in New Orleans had been uncertain throughout the offseason.

In May, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis acknowledged that the team had not extended a contract offer to Hill. Loomis said at the time that Hill had earned the right to determine what came next and that the two would eventually have further conversations.

Wednesday finally provided the answer.

Hill won't be part of the Saints' 2026 roster.

What remains unanswered is whether we've seen the last of Taysom Hill in the NFL.

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Is Taysom Hill Retiring?

Not necessarily.

Hill made it clear that he is still working through what comes next for himself and his family. His statement was a goodbye to New Orleans, not a retirement announcement.

That distinction will undoubtedly fuel speculation about whether another NFL team could have a role for the veteran.

For now, the only certainty is that one of the strangest, most entertaining and most memorable chapters in recent Saints history is finished.

Taysom Hill won't be wearing Black and Gold when the Saints begin their 2026 season.

But after nine years of doing just about everything imaginable on a football field, his final message to New Orleans made it clear how he views his place in Saints history.

Forever a Saint.