Will the Broncos sign Taysom Hill? Sean Payton gives an update

It certainly sounds like Taysom Hill could land a role with the Denver Broncos — if he’s healthy and decides to play this season.

Just days after Hill announced he won’t return to the New Orleans Saints in 2026, Broncos coach Sean Payton told NFL Network on Saturday that the team will explore bringing Hill in at tight end. Speaking to media members after Monday’s practice, Payton made it clear that nothing is imminent, but he also seemed to hint that he could have a role for Hill if the tight end wants it.

“There’s no hurry right now — I’m going to see him here in five days [at Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame ceremony], so… we’ll see where he’s at and kind of go from there,” Payton said.

Payton, who claimed a then-rookie Hill off the waiver wire with the Saints in 2017, noted that he’ll check in on Hill’s health and where he’s at mentally in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Karim Meijer, Denver’s head physician, performed Hill’s knee surgery in 2024, and the tight end has been back to Colorado for a few follow-ups, so the Broncos should have a good idea of his health.

“I don’t want to assume that he still wants to play,” Payton said. “You know, I haven’t had a chance to talk with him … we’ll see where that goes.”

Asked Sean Payton where #Broncos are at with evaluating bringing in Taysom Hill.

“There’s no hurry right now.” Said he’ll see Hill in five days at Drew Bree’s’ HOF induction.

Said later he has to see where Hill is at mentally, if he even wants to play another season. pic.twitter.com/X0bsjWmfvc

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Broncos tight end Adam Trautman, one of Hill’s old teammates in New Orleans, said Hill would be a “great addition” if signed by Denver’s front office.

“He can do pretty much everything. He is the true definition of a swiss army knife.”

Adam Trautman on the Broncos potentially signing Taysom Hill #broncoscountryhttps://t.co/lwHNBddc7bpic.twitter.com/jya2vRbEW6

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Payton’s remarks seemed to suggest that the Broncos could make room for Hill if the 35-year-old tight end wants to continue his NFL career. Perhaps we’ll get another update after Payton and Hill reunite at Brees’ Hall of Fame induction this weekend.

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