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Saints, Taysom Hill Reunion Chances Likely Impacted By First 7 Weeks

The New Orleans Saints are on a bye in Week 8, and it comes at a key time. The Saints are 2-5, and if they have any hopes of rebounding into better position as the season goes along, they’ll need…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:33 AM
Saints, Taysom Hill Reunion Chances Likely Impacted By First 7 Weeks
Key Things to Know
  • Billy Heyen writes that the Saints' 2-5 start likely ruins chances of a reunion with Taysom Hill.
  • Heyen argues New Orleans would rather develop young players like CJ Donaldson and Oscar Delp in a lost season.
  • Taysom Hill remains unsigned as a free agent at age 36, though he has not officially retired.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Billy Heyen argues that the New Orleans Saints' poor 2-5 start to the season likely diminishes the chances of a reunion with free agent Taysom Hill. Heading into their Week 8 bye, the struggling Saints would have little incentive to bring back the 36-year-old veteran if the season slips away.

Heyen suggests the franchise would instead prioritize playing time for younger contributors such as running back CJ Donaldson and tight end Oscar Delp. While Hill has not officially retired, Heyen notes that NFL teams appear to have moved on from the versatile playmaker.

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