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The New Orleans Saints enter Super Bowl weekend still with no head coach leading them into 2025. General manager Mickey Loomis and company, perhaps, may have Kellen Moore lined up after the game. However, whoever becomes the head coach has a roster to retool with Loomis.
The Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Moore interviewed twice for the head coach position. But there’s no other movement. Even former Andy Reid assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs Mike Kafka sat down with the Saints.
One superstar Saints player isn’t guaranteed to become a part of the new regime, regardless of who gets HC. This potential departure will need to clear some significant cap room.
Who is the one Saints player who could be a surprise cut? He’s one of the more versatile players in the league.
The beloved Hill isn’t a lock to return.
Hill captivated Saints fans for his uncanny versatility. Former head coach Sean Payton masterfully lined up Hill at multiple spots. Defenses watched Hill line up at quarterback, but then flex out to wide receiver. Hill even got into a three-point stance at tight end and running back. Hill became a mismatch for defenses from there. He’s even fielded kickoffs before.
Hill has racked up 6,238 regular season total yards since 2017. Even Dennis Allen greenlit the Saints to use Hill’s versatile side. But the bell tolls for the franchise fan favorite.
For starters, Hill will be 35 once the 2025 season starts. Father time lately is on his side. He’s also coming off landing on injured reserve. Worse for Hill? His contract situation complicates things for Loomis and the incoming head coach.
Hill’s current deal comes with a void year that goes into effect in 2026. But he may not even see the end of that deal in taking a closer dive at his financial situation.
He’s due to make more than $10.25 million for base salary this season, per Spotrac. But his cap hit sits at $18.2 million plus carries a dead cap of $17.7 million.
The Saints face multiple other tough decisions when it comes to money. Longtime pass rusher and another fan favorite Cam Jordan is a free agent for ’26 like Hill. But Jordan isn’t getting any younger either and is witnessing his role diminish.
Even quarterback Derek Carr could end up as a roster casualty despite signing a four-year deal in 2023. Carr made it clear on Jan. 5 that he wants to return, and he’s not interested in taking a pay cut. The veteran QB, however, hasn’t produced Pro Bowl numbers or a playoff run since his arrival to the Saints.
Regardless, Hill is still expensive to keep on the Saints’ end. Age and recent injury history adds to the dilemma of hanging on to him. It’s doubtful the Saints will have trade offers on the table for Hill, even if Payton becomes interested in...
