We’re hearing the boys could be back in town. Kosmider describes Johnson as the “target who may make the most sense” for the Broncos and says Johnson could give the Broncos a “down-the-field element from the tight end position they haven’t had during Payton’s tenure.” Hill is listed more as another “player to watch,” but that seems to mostly be because we’re not sure if and when he’ll play in 2025 following a December ACL tear. Hill turns 35 in August and, though he’s under contract with the Saints, they’d save $10 million in cap space by making him a post-June 1 release. If you thought Payton was trying to prove a point with his earlier usage of Taysom, just wait until you see what happens next December.

The Saints have a new head coach in Kellen Moore and have to make some decisions to manage roster and cap space. Hill tore his ACL in December of 2024 and is likely out until part of the way through the 2025 season. New Orleans would save $10 million designating Hill as a post-June 1st cut for next season. The 34-year-old has been an all-round playmaker for the Saints in recent years, but between the the torn ACL, new offense with Moore, and cap savings, Hill may not be a Saint next season.