Sean Payton confirms Broncos will explore signing Taysom Hill
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton stated that the team will consider signing Taysom Hill, following Hill's departure from the New Orleans Saints after nine seasons. Payton expressed interest in reuniting with Hill, who struggled last season due to a knee injury, averaging a career-low 2.2 yards per carry. Hill, soon to turn 36, has not made a decision on his next move but has bid farewell to Saints fans. The Broncos are looking to bolster their tight end position, where depth is currently limited.
- •Sean Payton announced Broncos will explore signing Taysom Hill.
- •Hill has completed nine seasons with the Saints.
- •Last season, Hill averaged 2.2 yards per carry.
- •Hill turns 36 in August and has faced injury issues.
- •Broncos seek depth at the tight end position.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Taysom Hill’s NFL career might not be over
- 8:57 PMESPN NFL — Payton will speak to Hill about joining Broncos
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Will the Broncos sign Taysom Hill? Sean Payton gives an update
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton told NFL Network Broncos 'will explore' adding Taysom Hill
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton doesn't close door on Taysom Hill-Broncos union
- 8:07 PMCBS NFL — Broncos to explore adding Taysom Hill, reuniting versatile tight end with Sean Payton
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Will Taysom Hill be a Bronco? Here's what Sean Payton says
"Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund that they will explore bringing in former New Orleans Saints veteran tight end/quarterback/running back Taysom Hill. Hill flourished under Sean Payton with the Saints and had teams scrambling to find the next Taysom Hill every year since. Now, the soon-to-be 36-year-old tight end who […]
"Broncos coach Sean Payton told reporters Monday he will talk to free agent Taysom Hill, 35, to gauge the veteran's interest in continuing his career, potentially with Denver, after he built plays around the versatile running back for years in New Orleans.
"Will Taysom Hill be a Bronco? Sean Payton says Denver 'will explore' signing the former Saints playmaker after nine years in New Orleans.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:18 PMTaysom Hill’s NFL career might not be over
Will the former BYU quarterback sign with Denver? Here’s what Broncos coach Sean Payton said.
- ESPN NFLAug 3, 2026, 8:57 PMPayton will speak to Hill about joining Broncos
Broncos coach Sean Payton told reporters Monday he will talk to free agent Taysom Hill, 35, to gauge the veteran's interest in continuing his career, potentially with Denver, after he built plays around the versatile running back for years in New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:20 PMWill the Broncos sign Taysom Hill? Sean Payton gives an update
Broncos coach Sean Payton spoke about the possibility of adding do-everything weapon Taysom Hill after Monday's practice.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:43 PMSean Payton told NFL Network Broncos 'will explore' adding Taysom Hill
Sean Payton told NFL Network the Broncos will explore bringing in Taysom Hill.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:54 PMSean Payton explores a reunion with Taysom Hill in Denver
The Broncos head coach first brought Hill to New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:18 PMSean Payton doesn't close door on Taysom Hill-Broncos union
With Taysom Hill in free agency, Sean Payton says the Broncos will check in on Hill.
- CBS NFLAug 1, 2026, 8:07 PMBroncos to explore adding Taysom Hill, reuniting versatile tight end with Sean Payton
After announcing his departure from the Saints, the versatile weapon could reunite with his former head coach Sean Payton in Denver
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:59 PMWill Taysom Hill be a Bronco? Here's what Sean Payton says
Will Taysom Hill be a Bronco? Sean Payton says Denver 'will explore' signing the former Saints playmaker after nine years in New Orleans.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:59 PMBroncos will explore bringing in TE Taysom Hill
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund that they will explore bringing in former New Orleans Saints veteran tight end/quarterback/running back Taysom Hill. Hill flourished under Sean Payton with the Saints and had teams scrambling to find the next Taysom Hill every year since. Now, the soon-to-be 36-year-old tight end who […]
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