TAYSOM HILL NEWS

Logs six touches Week 8 Hill gathered in two of four targets for 21 yards to go along with four rushes for 20 yards during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers. He also completed his lone passing attem...

Impact Hill logged a season-high in targets during his first game back from a rib injury suffered Week 4. In his three games this season, the 34-year-old was the Saints' No. 2 rushing option behind Alvin Kamara. It looks like he took on a bigger role in the passing game Sunday, as he tied for third on the team in targets behind Chris Olave (14) and Kamara (11). Hill's non-traditional role makes his production rather hard to predict, but his value as a rusher in the red zone combined with the team's lack of weapons should provide him some notable scoring chances when he's healthy. He'll look to make an impact as both a rusher and receiver during next week's game versus Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 3.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs six touches Week 8 Hill gathered in two of four targets for 21 yards to go along with four rushes for 20 yards during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers. He also completed his lone passing attem...

Impact Hill logged a season high in targets during his first game back from a rib injury suffered Week 4. In his first three games this season, the 34-year-old was the Saints' No. 2 rushing option behind Alvin Kamara. It looks like he took on a bigger role in the passing game Sunday, as he tied for third on the team in targets behind Chris Olave (14) and Kamara (11). Hill's non-traditional role makes his production rather hard to predict, but his value as a rusher in the red zone combined with the team's lack of weapons should provide him some notable scoring chances when he's healthy. He'll look to make an impact as both a rusher and receiver during next week's game versus Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 3.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Haener replaces Rattler at QB again, but the struggling New Orleans Saints continue to spiral

The New Orleans Saints thought they might have enough offensive talent to avoid their team’s longest losing streak in 19 years when three key offensive players returned against the...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Chargers set to host reeling Saints

The Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints got off to quick starts this season with wins in their first two games

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Broncos might be catching another break with the Panthers going back to their benched QB

The Denver Broncos have won four of five games thanks to a stingy defense and a run of good fortune

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs full practice Thursday Hill (rib) practiced fully Thursday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact This marks Hill's first uncapped session since he emerged from Week 4 action with rib fractures, thereby paving the way for him to return to action Sunday at the Chargers. Fellow TE Juwan Johnson (shoulder) has been limited in practice so far this week, so there's a chance Hill could act as the Saints' top option at the position if the former doesn't gain clearance to suit up Week 8.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited in practice Hill (rib) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Hill has been listed as limited on four consecutive injury reports going back to last week, but he's still seeking his first game action since Week 4 in Atlanta. Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau have been handling TE reps in the interim, but Johnson joined Hill as limited on Wednesday's report due to a shoulder injury. As a result, the statuses of both Hill and Johnson will be watched as the weekend approaches.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005

New Orlans Saints coach Dennis Allen says he has urged his players to rest their minds and bodies as best they can before reconvening next week to prepare for a road game against t...

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saints place Shaheed on IR, deactivate Hill and add receivers for Broncos matchup

The New Orleans Saints placed Rashid Shaheed on injured reserve after the starting receiver had what is expected to be season-ending knee surgery

OCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Thursday Hill (ribs) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact After sitting out Weeks 5 and 6 due to rib fractures that didn't allow him to practice in advance of those contests, Hill was listed as limited on all three of the Saints' Week 7 injury reports. In the end, though, a doubtful designation forecast inactive status Thursday, which has come to pass. Juwan Johnson and Foster Moreau will continue to handle the bulk of the TE reps while Hill is sidelined.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Hill (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Denver, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact It looks like Hill will miss an opportunity to take on a larger-than-usual role in the absence of Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee). Coach Dennis Allen said Wednesday that he's hopeful Hill can return for Week 8 against the Chargers (Oct. 27), per John Hendrix of SI.com.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as limited again The Saints listed Hill (ribs) as a limited participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Triplett notes that Hill wasn't on the field for the media-access portion of Tuesday's session, but the 34-year-old must have fit in enough work behind the scenes to earn a "limited" listing for the second practice report in a row. Hill still looks like he'll have a chance to play Thursday against the Broncos, but the Saints won't decide until after Wednesday's practice whether he carries a designation into the Week 7 contest.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Hill (ribs) wasn't on the field for Tuesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact New Orleans listed Hill as a limited participant Monday on its initial Week 7 injury report, but the offensive weapon looks as though he'll take a step back in terms of activity a day later. He'll likely need to get back on the field in some capacity to have a chance at playing in Thursday's game against the Broncos. Hill has missed the Saints' last two games while tending to multiple rib fractures.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on estimated report Hill (rib) was listed as limited on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Hill didn't practice during preparation for Weeks 5 and 6 and missed both contests as a result of multiple rib fractures, so his projected activity level to begin this week at least is a positive sign for a banged-up Saints offense that includes injured QB Derek Carr (oblique), RB Alvin Kamara (hand) and WRs Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (knee). How Hill is listed on practice reports Tuesday and Wednesday should be telling for his odds to return to action Thursday against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Hill (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Had he been healthy enough to play, Hill might have taken on a larger role than usual with Spencer Rattler filling in for Derek Carr (oblique). As is, Hill's next chance to play is Thursday against the Broncos, with a lack of practice participation this week suggesting he isn't especially likely to be ready on a short week.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Hill (ribs) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Hill hasn't practiced since suffering rib fractures during a Week 4 loss at Atlanta, putting him in danger of missing a second straight games. His role may be expanded if he returns before QB Derek Carr (oblique), although that would also mean fewer red-zone visits for the Saints offense unless fill-in quarterback Spencer Rattler is a pleasant surprise. Rattler will start this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Hill (ribs) didn't participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact On the heels of Monday's loss at Kansas City, the Saints didn't hold a full session to begin Week 6 prep, but Hill still was listed as a DNP for a fourth consecutive injury report due to the rib fractures that he sustained Week 4 in Atlanta. He'll have two more opportunities this week to mix into drills before New Orleans potentially makes a ruling on his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Hill (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hill failed to practice all week as the Swiss army knife of an offensive player is dealing with fractured ribs suffered in Week 4. Foster Moreau and Juwan Johnson will likely each take a share of the work, but neither can comfortably fill the shoes of Hill from a fantasy perspective.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Friday Hill (ribs) is not present for the early portion of Friday's practice open to the media, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Impact Hill appears set to be listed as 'DNP' on a second consecutive practice report as he continues to tend to fractured ribs suffered during New Orleans' loss to Atlanta in Week 4. The versatile offensive weapon will have one more chance to get on the practice field before receiving a game designation for Monday's contest against the Chiefs, but Hill's injury is of a severe enough nature that it could well threaten his Week 5 availability. Hill's participation level, or lack thereof, during Saturday's practice will be telling as to his chances of being able to suit up versus Kansas City.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to rib fractures Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that Hill was held out of Thursday's practice due to rib fractures, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Allen didn't go into detail regarding the number of the fractures, but the injury certainly sounds like something serious enough to threaten Hill's availability for Monday's game against the Chiefs. Hill had previously missed the Saints' Week 3 loss to the Eagles with a bruised lung, so the team could be motivated to proceed cautiously with the offensive weapon now that he's tending to another chest-related injury in the aftermath of this past Sunday's loss to the Falcons. The Saints will likely wait and see how Hill is feeling after the team's final practice of Week 5 on Saturday before determining his status for the Monday night contest.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from practice Hill (rib) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Hill was withheld from the Saints' first Week 5 practice, four days after head coach Dennis Allen confirmed that the jack-of-all-trades player injured a rib in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. The 34-year-old will have two more opportunities to log some practice activity before the Saints decide whether he'll carry a designation into Monday's game in Kansas City. Hill previously missed a game Week 3 against the Eagles, but he's suited up in each of the Saints' other three contests while recording two receptions for two yards and carrying 14 times for 77 yards and two scores.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Taysom Hill, Louisiana Dental Center visits LSU School of Dentistry New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill joined Louisiana Dental Center for a meet-and-greet with LSU Dentistry students. Louisiana Dental C...

OCTOBER 2 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Officially has rib injury Coach Dennis Allen clarified after Sunday's 26-24 loss at Atlanta that Hill suffered a rib injury during the game, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hill already sat out Week 3 due to a chest injury, and he picked up a new health concern in the second quarter Sunday in his return to action. It's unclear if he may be in danger is missing additional time, but the other healthy and active TEs for the Saints in Week 4 were Juwan Johnson (three targets) and Foster Moreau (none).

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Younghoe Koo's 58-yard field goal with 2 seconds left gives Falcons 26-24 win over Saints

Younghoe Koo kicked a 58-yard field goal with two seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons rallied for a 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints without scoring an offensive tou...

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts abdomen Sunday Hill suffered an abdominal injury during Sunday's game in Atlanta, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hill appeared to be grabbing at his chest when he exited in the middle of the second quarter, which could have signaled an aggravation of the issue that forced him to sit out Week 3. Instead, he's dealing with a different health concern of unknown severity. Prior to leaving the contest, Hill had six carries for 24 yards and two touchdowns and wasn't targeted.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE