According to sources, New Orleans quarterback-running back Taysom Hill signed a four-year, hybrid-type contract extension with the Saints on Monday that could be worth anywhere between $40 million and 95 million depending on the position he plays.
Sources told the website that the deal includes $22.5 million guaranteed and comes a day after the Saints' loss to the Eagles.
Hill's hybrid deal is unique because it pays him a base salary for the role that he's currently playing, and then up to an additional $55 million if he becomes the Saints' starting quarterback for the next four seasons.
Since losing to the Bucs, the Saints have lost three in a row.
The three losses have been started by Trevor Siemian. He has completed over 80 pass attempts this season for over 800 yards and eight touchdown.
Hill has appeared in seven games this season, completing seven pass attempts for 56 yards. He has 20 carries.
Hill's contract was up in the last year and he would have had a dead-cap charge of $8.9 million. Now, the Saints gain more flexibility as they avoid that charge.
