Former BYU Cougar and current New Orleans Saint Star carted off the field during the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams after sustaining a knee injury. While the severity was unclear at first, evaluations on Sunday evening brought unfortunate news about Hill’s condition.
Hill suffered a torn ACL in his left knee when it was pinned between two Rams defenders during a tackle. Video replays hinted at the seriousness of the injury, and Ian Rapoport confirmed on Monday that it is indeed season-ending. Hill now faces a long road to recovery.
Both Hill’s collegiate and professional career have been riddled with injuries. Cougar fans will remember that he endured four season-ending injuries during his time at BYU. In 2012 it was a torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL). In 2014 he sustained a fractured leg coupled with torn ankle ligaments. In 2015 Hill suffered a Lisfranc fracture in the first game of the year against Nebraska. In 2016 he hyperextended his elbow in the regular season finale, missing the Poinsettia Bowl.
His lengthy college injury report put his potential NFL career in question, but he found a home with the New Orleans Saints where he has been their “Swiss Army Knife”, making plays on offense, defense, and special teams, gaining a reputation as one of football’s most unique players.
In his eight games in 2024, Taysom caught 23 passes, rushed the ball 39 times, and completed two passes, scoring seven total touchdowns. On the defensive end, Hill racked up 19 total tackles and a forced fumble. Throughout the year, Hill has provided a spark on both sides for the Saints and has given fans a show with some of the team’s most explosive plays.
Social Media Reacts To Taysom Hill Injury
Taysom Hill has become a fan favorite in New Orleans because of his gritty nature and willingness to put his body on the line for the team. Many fans were saddened to hear the season-ending news and expressed their concern for Taysom on social media.
Taysom on social media.
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