Taysom Hill Bids Farewell to New Orleans After Nine Seasons

WHO:

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints tight end

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis, New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager

WHAT:

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill is the only player in NFL history with 1,000 yards passing (2,426), rushing (2,551), and receiving (1,034).

neworleanssaints.com - Hill played 118 games with 54 starts, all with New Orleans.

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis stated, "Taysom is one of the best people you'll ever meet in this world. He's a phenomenal person, player, competitor."

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis stated, "Taysom's career to this point as a member of the Saints organization has been remarkable in all facets. His intelligence, unique athletic ability, versatility and unselfishness have benefited this team in many facets for the past nine seasons."

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill is the only Super Bowl era player with 1,000 career passing, rushing, and receiving yards.

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill stated, "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."

neworleanssaints.com - Hill expressed gratitude to Mrs. Benson, his teammates, and the entire Saints organization, saying, "What I will remember most are the relationships I built with so many people throughout the organization. You helped make me a better player, but more importantly, a better person."

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill stated, "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."

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis commented on Hill's contributions, saying, "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."

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill thanked the organization, city of New Orleans, and Saints fans for his tenure, stating, "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."

neworleanssaints.com - Mickey Loomis praised Hill, saying, "Taysom's career to this point as a member of the Saints organization has been remarkable in all facets."

neworleanssaints.com - Taysom Hill announced his departure from the New Orleans Saints after nine seasons.

Fox News - Taysom Hill is the only Super Bowl era player with 1,000 career passing, rushing, and receiving yards.

WHERE:

neworleanssaints.com - New Orleans, Louisiana

WHEN:

neworleanssaints.com - Hill's farewell message was posted on social media on July 29, 2026.

neworleanssaints.com - Hill posted his farewell message on social media on July 29, 2026.

WHY:

neworleanssaints.com - Hill stated he has taken time to think about what comes next for his family and himself, indicating that returning to New Orleans is not an option.

HOW:

neworleanssaints.com - Hill's farewell message was posted on social media, stating, "I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked alongside so many great people, and I'm grateful for everything we experience together."

neworleanssaints.com - Hill posted a farewell message on his personal social media account, stating, "I couldn't move forward without taking the time to say thank you. New Orleans, you will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we will always be cheering you on."

neworleanssaints.com - Hill expressed his gratitude through a heartfelt farewell message on his personal social media account, stating, "I wanted to express my gratitude. New Orleans, you will always hold a special place in our hearts."

neworleanssaints.com - Hill expressed his gratitude through a heartfelt farewell message on his personal social media account.

Taysom Hill has made history as the only player in NFL history to achieve over 1,000 yards in passing, rushing, and receiving, with impressive totals of 2,426 yards passing, 2,551 yards rushing, and 1,034 yards receiving. After playing 118 games and starting 54 of them with the New Orleans Saints, Hill shared a heartfelt farewell message on social media, expressing gratitude for the incredible people he worked alongside. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis praised Hill, saying, "Taysom is one of the best people you'll ever meet in this world. He's a phenomenal person, player, competitor."