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Dec 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) leaves the field after an injury against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Caesars Superdome.
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Taysom Hill's unfortunate injury could affect the Saints beyond this year.

By John Hendrix - Saints News Network | SI

If you didn't see, Taysom Hill is feared to have a season-ending knee injury after picking up a key 4th Down conversion in the final quarter against the Rams. It's unfortunate for the team's Swiss Army Knife, who likely faces a long recovery ahead. His loss impacts the Saints in a big way, maybe more than just this season.

Locked On Saints Host and Louisiana Sports' Saints Beat Writer Ross Jackson and I talked about what the future holds for Taysom Hill, how it affects the New Orleans offense, his legacy and much more on our Second And Saints show from Sunday night. You can watch an excerpt below.

Hill's role for next year might be a little uncertain, as the new head coach of the Saints is to be determined. Depending on who New Orleans hires, the future of Klint Kubiak and his offensive staff is unclear. In turn, where does a Taysom Hill fit in? Does Hill want to keep playing? He'll turn 35 in August. Hill fills a variety of roles, from running back to fullback to tight end to quarterback to personal protector on the punt team to a kick returner. He's not easily replaced and is simply one of one. It's a major blow for New Orleans in more ways than one, and there's not one player who can fill his uniqueness.

From a contract perspective, Hill is going into his final year with the team and will count for $17.98 million (6.5%) against the salary cap. He has two void years in 2026 and 2027, so the Saints are going to have to make a decision there as well. ...

Read the Full Story - Saints News Network | SI

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ARTICLES FROM NEWORLEANS.FOOTBALL (PAY SITE - SOME FREE CONTENT):

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> Mike Triplett: The Fallout: Taysom Hill’s season is over, Erik McCoy ‘ready to roll’ this week, Kendre Miller gets a ‘clean slate’

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> Nick Underhill: Saints film room: Breaking down the break down against the Rams

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ARTICLES FROM SAINTS OFFICIAL SITE:

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> Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Monday, Dec. 2

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> Saints Morning Break: Taysom Hill faces potential season-ending knee injury in Sunday's game

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OTHER SOURCES:

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> Louisiana Sports Net: Pro Football Focus grades Sams vs. Rams

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> BR Proud: New Orleans Saints’ Taysom Hill out for rest of season due to injury

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> Athlon Sports: Saints Suffer Crushing Injury Blow After Taysom Hill Update: Report:

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> AtoZ Sports: Taysom Hill's career with Saints could be over after latest news comes to light

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> Louisiana Sports Net: JACKSON: Hill’s injury bigger loss for Saints than Rams outcome

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