Taysom Hill

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		113	2,426	12	9	88.5
2025		13	57	1	0	109.0
2024		8	21	0	1	26.0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C+ Contract Value Index on Taysom Hill's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $795K annually, Hill carries minimal salary-cap weight—essentially a veteran minimum arrangement that reflects his actual production: 91 receiving yards, 3 tackles across 13 games in the 2025 season, the statistical profile of a situational depth piece rather than a featured contributor. For a 35-year-old established veteran operating in a specialized role, that contract structure makes sense on paper; the Saints aren't overleveraging themselves for diminishing utility. However, the broader context from the team's recent moves—selective signings at linebacker and safety, paired with no contractual commitment or re-signing effort for Hill—signals that New Orleans has already made its decision about his future before the 2026 offseason formally concludes. The CVI lands in respectable territory because the organization isn't underwater on the deal itself, yet the media narrative and Mickey Loomis's own public acknowledgment of Hill's unresolved status, combined with his home listing, strongly suggest this is a prelude to his departure. At this salary level, the index reflects a team-friendly holdover arrangement for a player whose market value and on-field role have contracted sharply, leaving little room for either side to contest the economics.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Taysom's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Production at QB earns Taysom Hill a C performance grade in the current sample. At 35 years old with nine seasons of NFL experience, Hill occupies the tier of a depth-piece specialist rather than a starting-caliber signal-caller — his 2025 season production of 91 receiving yards and 3 tackles across 13 games reads as minimal output that reflects his role as a situational weapon rather than a featured contributor. His durability remains a strength, appearing in all but three games despite his age, but that availability has not translated into consequential production that would move the needle on his value proposition. The real constraint here is that Hill's skill set — a versatile utility player who can line up at multiple positions — has diminished considerably from his peak, and at this stage of his career, even flash moments no longer carry the same weight they once did. The mediaFraming is unambiguous: this is a beloved veteran whose on-field output no longer justifies commitment, and the Saints' recent offseason activity prioritizing defensive additions over his retention signals the franchise has quietly moved on despite the genuine respect he commands as a locker room presence. His Ed Block Courage Award recognition offers a fitting coda to his tenure — a recognition of character and resilience rather than a marker of ongoing competitive relevance.

How Taysom Compares at the Position

Taysom Hill ranks 51st of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Taysom between Skylar Thompson (C) just ahead and Joe Flacco (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Taysom Hill draws a F sentiment grade as the New Orleans Saints narrative reflects his on-field role. The dominant storyline centers on finality rather than renewal — his home listing, Mickey Loomis's public acknowledgment of Hill's unresolved future, and the broader league's reluctance to pursue him have crystallized speculation that his decade-long tenure with New Orleans is ending. The 2025 season data (91 receiving yards, 3 tackles across 13 games) confirms he has been functioning as organizational depth rather than a featured weapon, a C-grade performance that hasn't made a case for expansion at 35 years old. Meanwhile, the Saints' recent roster moves — signings of linebacker Jackson Sirmon, defensive tackle Christen Miller, and defensive backs, paired with no re-signing effort for Hill — send an unmistakable signal that the franchise has quietly moved on even without a formal announcement. His selection as the Saints' Ed Block Courage Award winner offers genuine evidence of locker room respect and character, but that honor now reads more as a farewell tribute than a bridge to continued relevance. The emerging league-wide treatment of Hill's archetype as a template to replicate rather than a destination player further underscores that the market sees his skill set as situational and increasingly obsolete. The narrative sits at a cold standstill: admiration for the man, skepticism about his remaining value, and no clear path to resolution before training camps open.