Saints GM Provides Update on Taysom Hill's Retirement Talks

New Orleans GM Mickey Loomis discusses the veteran's future with the team.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 2:47am

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New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis addressed the uncertain future of veteran player Taysom Hill, who is considering retirement after nine seasons with the franchise. Loomis said he is giving Hill space to make his decision and not pressuring him to decide immediately after the season ended.

Why it matters

Taysom Hill has been a versatile and valuable player for the Saints over the past nine years, lining up at quarterback, tight end, and in various other offensive and special teams roles. His potential retirement would be a significant loss for the team, so the organization is closely monitoring his decision-making process.

The details

Hill, who turned 35 during the 2025 season, was emotional following what could have been his final home game in the Caesars Superdome in December. While he has not ruled out returning, he acknowledged that many factors affecting his future are beyond his control. The 2025 season was statistically quieter for Hill compared to earlier years, largely due to lingering effects from a serious knee injury. He appeared in 13 games, rushing 52 times for 114 yards and one touchdown, catching 11 passes for 91 yards, and completing 2 of 6 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.

  • Hill suffered a shoulder injury in the season-ending loss to the Atlanta Falcons, though Loomis confirmed the issue wasn't 'significant'.
  • Hill is currently in the final year of his contract, which expires at the start of the new league year in March.

The players

Mickey Loomis

The general manager of the New Orleans Saints.

Taysom Hill

A veteran player for the New Orleans Saints who is considering retirement after nine seasons with the franchise.

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What they’re saying

“I'm giving him some space, so I'll talk with him. But it's hard to have these conversations right after the end of the season. You want to let the emotion go out of it and not have them feel like they're pressured to make decisions.”

— Mickey Loomis, General Manager, New Orleans Saints (ESPN)

What’s next

If Taysom Hill decides to continue playing in 2026, the Saints would need to negotiate a new deal to keep him with the team.

The takeaway

Taysom Hill's potential retirement would be a significant loss for the Saints, as he has been a versatile and valuable player for the team over the past nine years. The organization is giving Hill space to make his decision and not pressuring him, recognizing the emotional nature of the decision.