Taysom Hill's Contract

Last Modified Nov 27, 2024 13:14 GMT
Taysom Hill Contract
Taysom Hill at Atlanta Falcons v New Orleans Saints

American football player Taysom Shawn Hill plays for the New Orleans Saints as of November 2024. The Green Bay Packers signed Hill as an undrafted agent post the 2017 NFL Draft. However, after the final roster cut-down he was released. The Saints recruited Hill in the same week he was released by the Packers. Hill made his NFL debut against the Panthers recording two special teams tackles.

Growing up in Idaho, Hill attended Highland High School. Hill was a quarterback who led his school to their first state title in six years in 2008. He was named the 2008 5A All-Idaho Player of the Year as a senior. Hill committed to Brigham Young University playing for the Cougars in 2012. Hill appeared in 37 games over five seasons in college. He completed 609 passes for 6,929 yards and 43 touchdowns in his reign.

Taysom Hill Contract Breakdown

Taysom Hill signed a four-year deal worth $40 million with the New Orleans Saints in 2021. He had a base salary of $1.03 million in his first year of the contract. This deal did not include any signing bonus. Hill is also guaranteed $21.5 million of the total amount whereas the $10.1 million of it was given at the time of his signing.

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4yr(s)/ $40,000,000N/A$10,000,000$10,100,000$21,500,000
YEARAGECAP HIT ANNUALCASH ANNUALDEAD CAP ANNUAL
202131$7,259,000$12,159,000$22,259,000
202232$5,125,000$10,100,000$28,900,000
202333$6,869,000$9,900,000$23,775,000
POTENTIAL OUT: 2024, 3 YR, $32,159,000; $26,906,000 DEAD CAP
202434$9,196,500$10,000,000$26,906,000
202535$17,986,500$10,000,000$17,709,500
202636$9,723,000-$9,723,000
2027 $3,961,500-
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Taysom Hill at Cleveland Browns v New Orleans Saints

Taysom Hill Salary

Taysom Hill has an average annual salary of $10 million with the New Orleans Saints according to Spotrac. For the 2024 season, he will be paid a base salary of $1,210,000.

How much does Taysom Hill make per minute?

Taysom Hill makes around $19 per minute with the New Orleans Saints.

What are the terms of the Taysom Hill contract?

Taysom Hill’s extension contract with the New Orleans Saints is worth $40 million. The deal also offers him incentives for every season till 2025. Moreover, Hill also received a roster bonus of $9 million in 2022 according to Spotrac. Hill carries a cap hit value of $9.1 million and a dead cap value of $26.9 million according to Spotrac.

2021 Incentives (via Spotrac):

  • 70% snaps + 11 team wins: $150,000
  • 3,250 Passing Yards: $150,000
  • 90+ Passer Rating (min. 224 attempts): $150,000
  • 25 Pass TDs: $150,000
  • 65%+ Completion % (min. 224 attempts): $150,000
  • 600 Rushing Yards: $150,000
  • 50 snaps + Super Bowl appearance: $450,000
  • OPOTY or MVP: $250,000

2022-2025 Incentives (via Spotrac):

  • 3,250 Pass Yards: $500,000
  • 4,000 Pass Yards: $500,000
  • 90+ Passer Rating (224 attempts): $500,000
  • 25+ Pass TDs: $750,000
  • 30+ Pass TDs: $1.25M
  • 65% Completions (224 attempts): $1M

Next Year Escalators (cumulative) (via Spotrac):

Incentives are only available if 224 pass attempts are made the year priorRegular Season70% snaps + 11 team wins: $750,00070% snaps + 12 team wins: $1M70% snaps + 13 team wins: $1.25M600 rushing yards: $500,000Pro Bowl: $500,000Conference Championship50% snaps + 10 pass attempts + 10 pass yards: $750,00050% snaps + 10 pass attempts + 10 pass yards + team win: $750,000Super Bowl50% + 10 pass attempts + 10 pass yards: $1M50% snaps + 10 pass attempts + 10 pass yards + team win: $1.5M

Taysom Hill Career Earnings

Taysom Hill has had a total career earnings of $52.6 million through seven seasons according to Spotrac.

Taysom Hill Contract History

Green Bay Packers (2017-2019)

The Green Bay Packers offered Taysom Hill a three-year, $1.6 million contract that included a $5,000 signing bonus, a $5,000 guaranteed bonus, and an average yearly salary of $556,667.

New Orleans Saints (2020)

New Orleans Saints offered Taysom Hill a one-year contract worth $4.6 million in 2020.

New Orleans Saints (2020-2021)

Taysom Hill agreed to a one-year, $16,300,000 contract with the New Orleans Saints, which included an average yearly salary of $16,300,000, a $16,000,000 guaranteed bonus, and a $8,000,000 signing bonus.

New Orleans Saints (2021)

The New Orleans Saints offered Taysom Hill a one-year, $10,500,000 contract that included a $9,666,000 signing bonus, a $5,000,000 guarantee, and an average yearly salary of $10,500,000.

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FAQs on Taysom Hill

A. Taysom Hill attended Brigham Young University playing for the Cougars from 2012 to 2016. 

A. Taysom Hill was born in Pocatello, Idaho on August 23, 1990.

A. Taysom Hill entered his eighth season in 2024 with the New Orleans Saints.


A. Taysom Hill was signed as an undrafted agent by the Green Bay Packers after the 2017 NFL Draft. 

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