Sean Payton confirms Broncos will explore signing Taysom Hill
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 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.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton doesn't close door on Taysom Hill-Broncos union
- 8:07 PMCBS Sports — 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
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos 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 […]
"Will Taysom Hill be a Bronco? Sean Payton says Denver 'will explore' signing the former Saints playmaker after nine years in New Orleans.
"After announcing his departure from the Saints, the versatile weapon could reunite with his former head coach Sean Payton in Denver
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External links- 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 SportsAug 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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