New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is reportedly out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury on Sunday, according to multiple reports. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Hill tore his ACL and has additional damage, with tests on Monday confirming the season-ending injury.
Hill was carted off the field in Sunday’s 21-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams with an apparent knee injury, which occurred in the fourth quarter as the Saints looked for a late rally. Hill made a sweep on a direct snap on fourth-and-1 in Rams territory, but connected with his left knee after a tackle by cornerback Cobie Durant.
Hill’s knee bent the wrong way and he rolled on the ground in obvious pain after picking up the first down on a two-yard run.
He was eventually taken off the field on the back of a cart and acknowledged the Superdome crowd chanting his name as he left the field.
The Superdome collectively chants Taysom Hill’s name as he leaves the game with a knee injury.
Hill’s absence would obviously be a huge loss for an already struggling player #Saints offence: pic.twitter.com/3de9BDT4KK
— Matt DeGregorio (@Matt_DeGregorio) December 1, 2024
Hill did not return to the game. The Saints announced he had a knee injury, but further details about the injury were initially unavailable.
The Saints drove to the Rams’ 9-yard line on the drive, but turned the ball over on downs after failing to convert on fourth-and-3. The Rams then ran out the clock after their win.
An eighth-year NFL veteran, Hill played his career in New Orleans, where he has become a fan favorite as a pass-catching tight end, part-time quarterback and utility runner. Through eight games this season, Hill has 278 rushing yards, 23 catches for 187 yards and six total touchdowns.
The Saints fell to 4-8 with Sunday’s loss. The Rams improved to 6-6.
