The New Orleans Saints released tight ends Jared Cook and Josh Hill Wednesday, the team announced.
Cook signed with the Saints as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 was set to become a free agent later this year. In 29 games with New Orleans he’s logged 80 receptions for 1,209 yards and 16 touchdowns. Cook was named to the Pro Bowl in 2019.
“Jared consistently displayed the playmaking skills that attracted us to him as a free agent two years ago,” Saints coach Sean Payton said in a news release. “He made a lot of big plays for us and was a positive influence on his teammates. Jared is a consummate professional who is dedicated to his craft and we wish him the best of luck in the future.”
Hill has played 117 regular season games New Orleans and posted 116 receptions for 1,071 yards with 15 touchdowns along with 27 special teams tackles.
He appeared 14 games last season and tallied eight receptions for 46 yards with one touchdown.
“Josh joined us an undrafted free agent in 2013 and has been a model of consistency throughout his eight seasons with us,” Payton said in a news release. “He has been reliable, selfless and filled numerous roles for us, oftentimes on the fly and in the middle of games, filling each role at a very high level. We appreciate everything he has done for our team and know he will have continued success as he moves forward.”