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Packers reportedly signing Tyrod Taylor, filling void at backup QB behind Jordan Love
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to serve as the backup behind Jordan Love. Taylor, a 15-season NFL veteran, replaces Malik Willis, who has moved to the Miami Dolphins.
Key points
- Packers signing Tyrod Taylor as backup QB
- Taylor replaces Malik Willis who joined Dolphins
- Taylor has 15 seasons of NFL experience
- Most recently played for New York Jets
- Provides stability at quarterback position
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Packers reportedly signing Tyrod Taylor, filling void at backup QB behind Jordan Love
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor, NFL Network reports.
Taylor will presumably take over the backup job behind Jordan Love following the offseason departure of Malik Willis.
Taylor, 36, is a 15-season NFL veteran who most recently played two seasons with the New York Jets. Heâs long been one of the NFLâs most reliable backup quarterbacks. Heâll provide stability at the position in Green Bay following Willisâ departure to Miami to become the Dolphinsâ starting quarterback.
Prior to Taylorâs arrival, Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord were in line to compete for the No. 2 quarterback position.
The Packers signed Ridder to their practice squad late last season, and he joined the roster as the No. 3 quarterback for the playoffs. McCord was a sixth-round selection by the Eagles last season who spent his rookie year on Philadelphiaâs practice squad.
Q&A
Why are the Packers signing Tyrod Taylor?
The Packers are signing Tyrod Taylor to fill the backup quarterback position after Malik Willis left to join the Miami Dolphins.
What is Tyrod Taylor's experience in the NFL?
Tyrod Taylor is a 15-season NFL veteran who has played for multiple teams, most recently the New York Jets.
Who will Tyrod Taylor back up on the Packers?
Tyrod Taylor will serve as the backup quarterback behind Jordan Love for the Green Bay Packers.
