Broncos, Sean Payton open door to adding Taysom Hill

Taysom Hill’s next NFL destination is still taking shape, and the Denver Broncos are one of the teams publicly at least willing to look. In an interview that aired on NFL Network, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said the team will consider signing Hill, characterizing the move as something Denver is open to as it evaluates the free-agent market.

Hill, long billed as a multi-role offensive weapon for New Orleans, has said he will not return to the Saints in 2026. The setup matters because it puts one of the league’s most unconventional skill sets back into the conversation for a coordinator and head coach trying to create stress for defenses without relying on a single, narrow play type.

Payton’s comments position Denver as a match for Hill’s unique brand of roster value. The Broncos have been searching for ways to maximize flexibility at quarterback and skill positions, and Hill’s profile has generally centered on more than one job description. When a head coach publicly says a specific player is in the “consider” category, it typically indicates a recognition of how that player’s skill set fits the team’s game plan, even if a final decision is not made immediately.

Still, it is important to separate public interest from a finalized plan. Pro Football Rumors framed Payton’s remarks as Denver’s willingness to explore a free agent agreement, while also noting that Hill has not officially retired. That combination suggests Hill remains available as a football option, but it does not confirm that a deal is imminent, that Denver is the favorite, or that Hill will be used in the same way he has been used before.

For Denver, the roster math will be the real test. Bringing in Hill would likely shift how the offense packages its personnel and play calls, particularly around short-yardage situations and plays designed to weaponize movement. It could also affect how the team manages reps for its current quarterbacks and nearby skill players, since Hill’s presence tends to change what defenses must account for each week.

For Hill, the question becomes role clarity. His value has often come from being deployed across multiple responsibilities rather than living inside one fixed position label. A team that signs him would need to decide what he is in 2026, whether that means a primary matchup-based option, a situational chess piece, or a hybrid role that mirrors the flexibility he has shown in the past.

What to watch next is whether Denver’s interest turns into concrete contract activity and how quickly the Broncos define Hill’s expected usage. Even without an agreement, the public discussion from Payton makes clear the Broncos are not treating Hill’s availability as a closed chapter. If other teams express similar interest, Hill’s market could narrow quickly once teams finalize their training-camp and roster plans.