New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill is reportedly out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury on Sunday, per multiple reports. Per 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 took place in the fourth quarter as the Saints looked to mount a late rally. Hill ran a sweep on a direct snap on fourth-and-1 in Rams territory, but took contact to his left knee on a tackle by cornerback Cobie Durant.
Hill’s knee bent in the wrong direction, and he rolled on the ground in obvious pain after picking up the first down on a 2-yard run.
He was eventually taken off the field on the back of a cart and acknowledged the Superdome crowd that chanted his name as he left the field.
The Superdome is collectively chanting 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 banged up #Saints offense: pic.twitter.com/3de9BDT4KK
— Matt DeGregorio (@Matt_DeGregorio) December 1, 2024
Hill did not return to the game. The Saints announced that he had a knee injury, but further details of the injury weren’t initially available.
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 on their win.
An eighth-year NFL veteran, Hill has played his enter career in New Orleans, where he’s become a fan favorite as a pass-catching tight end, part-time quarterback and utility runner. In 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.