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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Saints have signed jack-of-all-trades Taysom Hill to a two-year contract extension.
That effectively adds another season onto the restricted free agent tender Hill was issued earlier this offseason. That one-year deal was valued at around $4.6 million.
By extending Hill now, the Saints guarantee that they’ll have more than one quarterback signed on to play once the 2020 season wraps up.
The 29-year-old appeared in all 16 games for New Orleans in 2019, accumulating 156 rushing yards, 234 receiving yards, and 55 passing yards, as well as 7 touchdowns

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Saints have signed jack-of-all-trades Taysom Hill to a two-year contract extension.
That effectively adds another season onto the restricted free agent tender Hill was issued earlier this offseason. That one-year deal was valued at around $4.6 million.
By extending Hill now, the Saints guarantee that they’ll have more than one quarterback signed on to play once the 2020 season wraps up.
The 29-year-old appeared in all 16 games for New Orleans in 2019, accumulating 156 rushing yards, 234 receiving yards, and 55 passing yards, as well as 7 touchdowns

The Saints aren’t finished adding depth to their quarterback room just yet.
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports first reported that the team was finalizing a contract with former Buccaneers first-overall draft pick Jameis Winston.
Schefter adds that Winston’s presence as more of a pocket-style passer would allow Taysom Hill to continue doing his thing as a runner, receiver, and blocker.
In 16 starts for Tampa Bay in 2019, the 26-year-old completed 60.7% of his passes for a league-leading 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns, and an NFL-worst 30 interceptions

The Saints aren’t finished adding depth to their quarterback room just yet.
Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports first reported that the team was finalizing a contract with former Buccaneers first-overall draft pick Jameis Winston.
Schefter adds that Winston’s presence as more of a pocket-style passer would allow Taysom Hill to continue doing his thing as a runner, receiver, and blocker.
In 16 starts for Tampa Bay in 2019, the 26-year-old completed 60.7% of his passes for a league-leading 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns, and an NFL-worst 30 interceptions

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that Saints head coach Sean Payton held a team-wide teleconference call, telling his players that the Saints would not be organizing an offseason program ahead of training camp.
Payton clarified that the Saints would not host any activities at the team facility even if NFL rules allow it, out of an abundance of caution.
Russini added that Payton told his team to take care of themselves and their families during this pandemic and that the Saints would not organize any virtual meetings or workouts.
Payton’s instructions ended with orders to, “show up in July for training camp in the best shape of your life.”

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported that Saints head coach Sean Payton held a team-wide teleconference call, telling his players that the Saints would not be organizing an offseason program ahead of training camp.
Payton clarified that the Saints would not host any activities at the team facility even if NFL rules allow it, out of an abundance of caution.
Russini added that Payton told his team to take care of themselves and their families during this pandemic and that the Saints would not organize any virtual meetings or workouts.
Payton’s instructions ended with orders to, “show up in July for training camp in the best shape of your life.”

The Saints landed a huge get in free agency on Friday night when former 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders agreed to sign a contract, per multiple reports.
The impact of this move can’t be underestimated. Sanders provides the veteran complement to Michael Thomas that the Saints and Drew Brees have been searching for.
The 2-time Pro Bowler appeared in 17 games with the Broncos & 49ers in 2017. He hauled in 66-of-97 passes for 869 yards and 5 touchdowns

The Saints landed a huge get in free agency on Friday night when former 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders agreed to sign a contract, per multiple reports.
The impact of this move can’t be underestimated. Sanders provides the veteran complement to Michael Thomas that the Saints and Drew Brees have been searching for.
The 2-time Pro Bowler appeared in 17 games with the Broncos & 49ers in 2017. He hauled in 66-of-97 passes for 869 yards and 5 touchdowns