METAIRIE, La. - The New Orleans Saints have signed versatile tight end Josh Hill to a three-year extension worth $8.85 million, sources told ESPN's Field Yates.
Hill, 28, has been a valuable blocker/pass catcher/special teamer for the Saints since they first signed him as an undrafted free agent from Idaho State in 2013. He is one of only six players who has been with the Saints for more than four years.
The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder has 16 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown this year. He has 83 catches for 799 yards and 11 TDs in his six-year career.