Broncos head coach Sean Payton is headed to Canton, Ohio this week, not just to celebrate Drew Brees’s Hall of Fame induction, but with a potential roster move clearly on his mind. Payton confirmed over the weekend that the Broncos will actively explore signing former Saints tight end Taysom Hill.
Canton’s Unexpected Meeting
It’s a wild twist, but Hill will also be in Canton for Brees’s induction, giving Payton a perfect chance to connect. “There’s no hurry right now. I’m going to see him in five days,” Payton said Monday, adding they’ll “see where he’s at and kind of go from there.”
The Health and Headspace Check
The biggest factors for Payton are Hill’s “health” and “where he’s at mentally.” He’s not assuming Hill even wants to play. This makes sense given Hill’s statement last month that he doesn’t “have a clear answer about what the future holds,” but returning to New Orleans isn’t happening. Hill had knee surgery in 2024, performed by none other than the Broncos’ team doctor, Karim Meijer, who has reportedly followed up with Hill during visits in Denver since the operation.
This isn’t just a friendly chat. Payton has a real shot to gauge Hill’s readiness and desire to play, possibly bringing a unique talent to the Broncos just as the NFL season approaches.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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