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Taysom Hill ponders retirement as he announces Saints departure

New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill
New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill Jacob Kupferman / CTK / AP

New Orleans Saints' Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill announced on social media that he won't be returning after spending all nine years of his career with the team.

Hill, 35, didn't rule out retirement, stating, "I'm still working on what comes next." The veteran is currently an unrestricted free agent and can sign with any team. 

After he went undrafted in 2017, Hill established himself as one of the most electric players in the NFL over the past decade. 

Hill played quarterback, running back, tight end, wide receiver, and special teams for the Saints throughout his career. He never threw for more than 1,000 yards in a season, nor rushed for more than 600, and didn't rack up more than 300 yards receiving. 

But he has been a threat whenever he stepped on the field, putting up a career-high 13 total touchdowns in 2020. 

He's been dealing with concussions throughout his career, but tore his ACL and all four corners of his PCL in a brutal knee injury during the 2024 season. Earlier that year, he also endured fractured ribs, adding to his massive injury report from his college days that also included his ribs. 

Since 2021, Hill has become more of a RB/TE/WR for the Saints, only throwing 21 passes over the past three seasons.