Broncos consider bringing in Taysom Hill, a possible reunion with Sean Payton

Denver is exploring the possibility of adding Taysom Hill, according to Yahoo Sports, as the team looks at a player with a long track record in an offense built around flexibility. The report frames the discussion as an evaluation process, not a finalized move, and it arrives with a notable coaching connection in the background.

Hill and Broncos head coach Sean Payton share significant history. Payton’s teams have consistently valued players who can contribute in multiple phases of the game, and Hill has repeatedly been utilized in ways that go beyond a traditional tight end label. That overlap is part of why a reunion, if it comes together, would be more than a simple positional change.

The context around Hill’s offseason status matters here. Yahoo Sports reported that Hill will not be returning to the New Orleans Saints in 2026, leaving his next destination to be determined. Whether that means he is available broadly, available to multiple teams, or simply not part of New Orleans’ 2026 plans is not fully detailed in the report, but it sets up the timing for Denver’s interest.

For the Broncos, the attraction is clear: Hill’s skill set has historically been deployed in packages that can impact game planning even when he is not lining up in a single, fixed role. In recent years, he has been used as a runner, a passer in select looks, a target in the passing game, and a piece of the offense that can change how defenses prepare week to week. That kind of utility can be especially valuable during an offseason evaluation period, when coaching staffs are looking for multiple answers to common roster and scheme questions.

Still, an evaluation does not guarantee a contract, a roster spot, or even that Denver and Hill are aligned on what role he would fill. Teams often bring in or scout players for a variety of reasons, including depth, camp competition, and the ability to create specific matchups. Any move would also have to fit the Broncos’ broader construction, including how their tight end room and offensive backfield are currently being shaped for the 2026 season.

The most immediate question to watch is whether Denver’s interest becomes more concrete. If the interest progresses, it would likely start to show up in the team’s offseason workflow, camp evaluations, and the way Hill is discussed internally as a fit for Payton’s play design. If it does not, the report still highlights an offseason theme to monitor: coaching relationships and role versatility are again central to how teams are thinking about their 2026 offense.