Overview
- Payton said Saturday that the Denver Broncos "will explore bringing in" free agent Taysom Hill and that the team has not made any commitment.
- The coach plans an in-person check at Drew Brees’ Pro Football Hall of Fame events in Canton to review Hill’s health, talk through his interest in playing and gather medical input.
- Hill remains unsigned and undecided about continuing his career after announcing he would not return to the New Orleans Saints, with sources noting his 2024 complete knee reconstruction as a key factor.
- If added, Hill would bring multi-positional skills—short-yardage quarterback snaps, power runs, H-back/tight-end work and gadget plays—that could help protect starter Bo Nix’s ankle and shore up thin tight end depth.
- Any deal would likely be low-risk and incentive-driven given Hill’s age and recent drop in production, and other teams are expected to "kick the tires" while Denver completes medical and situational evaluations.