Taysom Hill’s role on the New Orleans Saints will continue to be an intriguing one over the next few years, to say the least.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the quarterback/receiver agreed to a unique four-year, hybrid-type contract extension with the saints that could pay him anywhere between $40 million and $95 million, depending on which position he plays.
The contract includes $22.5 million in guaranteed money and will pay him a $40 million base salary for the role that he’s currently playing, per Schefter. He can earn an additional $55 million if he becomes the Saints’ starting quarterback for the next four seasons.
Hill, 31, had just restructured his contract last year, too, but it was effectively over at the end of this season due to several voidable years added in.
The Saints quarterback has essentially been a Swiss army knife for the team, playing snaps at quarterback, wide receiver and on special teams.
Listen to New Orleans sports talk now on Audacy and shop the latest Saints team gear
Last season, Hill saw his most work as quarterback in his career, attempting 121 passes and completing 88 of them for 928 yards and four touchdowns.
The Saints opted to go with Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback this season, with Hill only attempting eight passes under center.
But Winston tore his ACL and is out for the season. With Hill recovering from a concussion the team has opted for Trevor Siemian at starter with Hill in the do-it-all role, but he suffered a foot injury in a Week 10 loss to the Titans. He was questionable throughout the week and dressed as the backup QB in Week 11. The Saints have not yet announced who will start for Week 12 and beyond.
Hill is 7-of-8 passing for 56 yards and a touchdown this season. He's rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries and has four catches for 52 yards this season. He went 3-1 as a starter over four games in relief of Drew Brees during the 2020 season, a run that fittingly ended with a loss in Philadelphia.
LISTEN on the Audacy App
Sign Up and Follow Audacy Sports
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram