The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to back up Jordan Love. Taylor will fill the No. 2 role previously held by Malik Willis, who has moved to the Miami Dolphins.
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Packers signing Tyrod Taylor as backup QB
Taylor takes over No. 2 role from Malik Willis
Willis signed with Miami Dolphins for $67.5 million
Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor is signing a deal with the team, according to multiple reports on Monday, May 5.
Taylor, who turns 37 in August, figures to take over the No. 2 role vacated by Malik Willis, who signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins in March to become the team's new starter. Willis shined in limited work the last two seasons, throwing for six touchdowns and adding three more scores on the ground.
Love missed the final two games of last season – though he was only held out of the finale as a precaution – after suffering a concussion in Week 16. He also sat out two contests with a knee injury in 2024.
The Packers are signing Tyrod Taylor to solidify their backup quarterback position behind Jordan Love.
What happened to Malik Willis on the Packers roster?
Malik Willis vacated the No. 2 quarterback role after signing a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.
What injuries did Jordan Love have last season?
Jordan Love missed the final two games of last season due to a concussion and previously sat out two games because of a knee injury.
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After Willis' departure, the Packers faced an uncertain outlook for depth at the position, with Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and undrafted free agent Kyron Drones the standing options after April's NFL draft.
“I’m excited about the competition in that room, and we’ll see if we add to it along the way,” general manager Brian Gutekunst said after the draft. “But it’s a really important thing for us. Jordan in the last two years has missed some time, and we’ve needed somebody to come in there and play at a high level to help win those games. So whoever’s called upon, we’re going to expect that.”
Taylor, long seen as one of the league's most trusted backups, started four games for the New York Jets last season after stepping in for Justin Fields. He threw for 779 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
