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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

Departs Sunday's game Hill (undisclosed) exited Sunday's game at Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Hill seemed to clutch at his chest as he ran to the sideline in the middle of the second quarter. After a visit to the blue medical tent, Hill then went to the locker room. He may have aggravated the chest injury that he suffered Week 2 at Dallas that kept him out last Sunday against the Eagles, something that the Saints may confirm in due time.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Taysom Hill muscles in the touchdown | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 4 New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill rushes for a 2-yard touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Taysom Hill runs in second TD of first half | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 4 New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill runs in his second touchdown of the first half from 5 yards out against the Atlanta Falcons in Week...

SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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

Impact Hill sustained a chest injury Week 2 at Dallas that necessitated a visit to a local hospital. He proceeded to log a pair of limited practices during Week 3 prep before the Saints ruled him out ahead of this past Sunday's eventual defeat to the Eagles. On Sunday, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports revealed that Hill was tending to a bruised lung, but the gadget player appears to be past the issue after Wednesday's uncapped session. In parts of two games this season, Hill has eight carries for 53 yards, two catches (on three targets) for two yards and no pass attempts or touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Hill (chest) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Saints coach Dennis Allen said he Wednesday anticipates Hill "being ready to go" for Sunday's road match against the Flacons, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. The versatile playmaker appears is back practicing in at least a limited capacity Wednesday after having missed Week 3 due to a bruised lung. Barring any setbacks in practice Thursday and Friday, Hill will be in line to return for Sunday's key divisional matchup. His availability could prove key for the Saints, especially with Alvin Kamara (ribs/hip) sidelined Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Glazer reports Taysom Hill is dealing with a bruised lung FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer reports New Orleans Saints do-it-all tight end Taysom Hill is dealing with a bruised lung:

SEPTEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Nursing bruised lung Hill (chest) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a bruised lung, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Hill was forced out of this past Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys with what the Saints labeled as a chest injury, with the issue prompting a brief hospitalization before he was released shortly thereafter. The 34-year-old sat out practice Wednesday and managed limited participation in sessions Thursday and Friday before the Saints initially deemed him questionable heading into Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. However, Hill was then downgraded to doubtful Saturday and downgraded again to out earlier Sunday, with the Saints apparently choosing to err on the side of caution with the versatile playmaker while he was still experiencing some difficulty breathing because of the injury, according to Glazer. The Saints will hope that with some extra time to rest up and recover, Hill will be good to go for their next game Sept. 29 versus the Falcons in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE