Hill’s contract was reworked, creating about 3.6M in cap savings for New Orleans. The move comes as Hill, 35, is in the final year of his deal and his return timeline is uncertain due to injury. The Saints view him as a potential season contributor, keeping options open for offensive versatility while preserving cap flexibility for a defensive upgrade.

Hill reworked his Saints contract, shaving cap hit by 3.6M with a 4.25M base and 5.75M in per-game bonuses. Active for 13 of 17 games after a four-week PUP would yield approximately 442k per game; missing games creates cap credits for the Saints. This balances Hill’s money with Saints’ cap discipline and keeps him tied to rehab progress.

Hill is out of the gate with an ACL tear healing on the left knee, forcing New Orleans into an immediate reshuffle of playmaking. His injury devalues the Saints’ gadget-heavy offense but preserves an extraordinary ceiling if he returns quickly, keeping fantasy managers wary but hopeful for late-season upside.

Hill’s multi-position usage made teams hesitate to commit to him as QB; Brees believes a dedicated QB role could unleash his true ceiling. His ACL rehab and status in the Saints’ QB room frame the immediate debate on QB1 suitability.

Hill won't be available to start the season, leaving the Saints with a need for gadget and multi-position playmaking. His absence elevates Mellott’s path to the field and pushes New Orleans to deploy flexible packages to maximize offensive creativity.