# Taysom Hill exit and Broncos interest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taysom-hill-exit-and-broncos-interest
> Updated: 2026-08-01T19:28:04.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

On July 30, 2026, Taysom Hill announced via social media that he would not return to the New Orleans Saints, ending his nine‑year tenure and entering free agency. He thanked the organization and left his future open.

Two days later, reports noted that former Saints head coach Sean Payton, now the Denver Broncos’ head coach, was interested in adding Hill to Denver. The Broncos view Hill’s versatility—able to line up as quarterback, running back or tight end—as a way to bolster the offense and support quarterback Bo Nix, who is recovering from ankle surgery.

Further coverage on August 1 confirmed the Broncos are actively exploring a signing. Hill’s career totals include 2,426 passing yards, 2,551 rushing yards, 1,034 receiving yards and 57 touchdowns, and he remains the only player in the Super Bowl era to record 1,000 yards in passing, rushing and receiving in a single season. The team sees his multi‑position skill set as a potential complement to both Nix and starter Jarrett Stidham, while also offering a possible reunion with Payton.

## Claims

- Taysom Hill's nine-season tenure with the New Orleans Saints is over. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Sean Payton, head coach of the Denver Broncos, is interested in bringing Taysom Hill to Denver. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Taysom Hill is 36 years old. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Hill has 2,426 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, nine interceptions and a 7‑2 record as a starter. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Hill has 2,551 rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns and 179 first‑down rushes on 489 attempts. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Hill has 110 receptions for 1,034 yards, 11 receiving touchdowns and 48 first‑down catches. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Hill could serve as a running quarterback to help Bo Nix protect his ankle after surgery. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Jarrett Stidham is currently the Broncos' No. 2 quarterback. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Denver Broncos explore signing former Saints versatile player Taysom Hill

Free‑agent Taysom Hill may reunite with former coach Sean Payton as the Denver Broncos consider adding the versatile former Saints player to aid quarterback Bo Nix.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taysom-hill-may-reunite-with-sean-payton-at-denver-broncos

### 2026-07-30: Taysom Hill Ends Nine‑Year Tenure with New Orleans Saints

Taysom Hill confirmed he won’t return to the Saints after nine seasons, thanking New Orleans while remaining a free‑agent; his jersey 7 went to Hunter Dekkers and he’s the only Super Bowl‑era player with 1,000+

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taysom-hill-ends-nineyear-tenure-with-new-orleans-saints

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