The Green Bay Packers have signed Tyrod Taylor as their new backup quarterback behind Jordan Love. This move comes after ongoing speculation about the QB2 position as Love has missed games in recent seasons.
Key points
Green Bay Packers signed Tyrod Taylor as backup quarterback
Jordan Love has missed games in the last two seasons
Backup quarterback position is crucial for the Packers
Minnesota Vikings will see the change up close
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Vikingsā Main Rival Adds New QB
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The Green Bay Packers upgraded their backup quarterback position on Monday behind Jordan Love, signing Tyrod Taylor after months of fans wondering who might snag the QB2 job.
Green Bay swapped one backup quarterback plan for another, and Minnesota will see the change up close.
Love has missed games in each of the last two seasons, and with Green Bay living in a tough division, the reserve signal-caller spot is rather important.
Tyrod Taylor takes the field before a Jets game at M&T Bank Stadium. Packers sign Tyrod Taylor.
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor runs onto the field ahead of kickoff, with Nov 23, 2025 set at M&T Bank Stadium in as he prepares for a road matchup against the , capturing a focused pregame moment as players complete warmups and transition toward game action. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Q&A
Why did the Packers sign Tyrod Taylor as backup quarterback?
The Packers signed Tyrod Taylor to strengthen their backup quarterback position, especially since Jordan Love has missed games in the past two seasons.
What impact will Tyrod Taylor have on the Packers' season?
Tyrod Taylor's experience as a backup quarterback could provide crucial support for the Packers, particularly in a competitive division.
How has Jordan Love performed in previous seasons?
Jordan Love has struggled with injuries, missing games in each of the last two seasons, making the backup quarterback role vital for the team.
What does this mean for the Vikings in their rivalry with the Packers?
The Vikings will face a strengthened Packers team with Tyrod Taylor as a reliable backup, potentially impacting their rivalry dynamics.
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Itās a done deal for Taylor. ESPNās Rob Demovsky wrote Monday, āA little more than a week after the NFL draft came and went without the Packers adding a quarterback, Green Bay is signing veteran Tyrod Taylor, a source told NFL Network. Taylor is expected to be the favorite to back up Jordan Love, who is entering his fourth season as a starter. Taylor is a replacement for Malik Willis, who played behind Love the past two seasons before signing with the Miami Dolphins in free agency.ā
āBefore signing the 36-year-old Taylor, the only other quarterbacks the Packers had on the roster were Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord. Taylor missed training camp with the Jets last summer due to arthroscopic knee surgery ā an issue that flared up in the middle of the season. He was named the starter on Nov. 17, replacing the ineffective Justin Fields, but he made only three starts from that point.ā
Taylor is considered one of the more dependable backup passers in the league. If Love falls injured, Packers fans wonāt feel the utmost anxiety.
Taylorās Resume
Taylor experienced an awful year in 2025, ranking 34th among 43 qualifying quarterbacks per EPA/Play (minimum 180 dropbacks). He played substantially in 2023 with the New York Giants (244 dropbacks) and checked in at 26th of 40 passers in the same metric.
Taylor has started 62 games in his career, and when his 17-game average sample is extrapolated, his numbers look like this over the course of a full season:
3,299 Passing Yards
18 Passing TDs
8 INTs
61.9% Completion
573 Rushing Yards
5 Rushing TDs
Acme PackingCo.ās Justis Mosqueda on the transaction: āItāll be interesting to see if the Packers keep all of these quarterbacks or if Kyle McCord and/or Kyron Drones will get cut moving forward. Green Bayās coaches have stated in the past that itās difficult to rep four quarterbacks in camp, and now the team is up to five: Jordan Love, Taylor, Ridder, McCord and Drones.ā
āSo far, there have been no details on the Taylor contract. Generally, veteran backups cost north of $5 million (up to $8 million) per year. Since this move was done post-draft, the addition of Taylor will not count against the Packers in the compensatory pick formula, preserving the 2027 picks theyāre expected to earn from losing Romeo Doubs, Malik Willis, Quay Walker and Kingsley Enagbare.ā
No More Malik Willis
Why do the Packers need a new quarterback next to Love? Simple ā Willis vamoosed in March for the Miami Dolphins, following two former Packers personalities: Jon Eric-Sullivan, Miamiās new general manager, and Jeff Hafley, Dolphinsā next head coach.
Tyrod Taylor reacts after a touchdown during a Jets game at MetLife Stadium. Packers sign Tyrod Taylor.
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor reacts following a scoring play, with Nov 30, 2025 centered at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford as he celebrates a touchdown against the Falcons during second-half action, showing energy and leadership in a home performance during the late-season contest. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Willis electrified an NFL audience last year, ranking No. 1 per the aforementioned EPA/Play metric and needing a spot to forge his reclamation tale that Green Bay could not provide at QB1 because it has Love. Therefore, like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in recent years, formerly highly-touted signal-callers who were left for dead, Willis will get his shot at QB1 redemption in Miami.
So, itās Willis out, and Taylor in for the Packers.
Other GB Signings This Offseason
Since the start of the offseason, the Packers have added these notable newcomers:
Tyrod Taylor throws a pass during a Jets game at MetLife Stadium. Packers sign Tyrod Taylor.
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor delivers a pass during live action, with Oct 19, 2025 placed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford as he throws in the third quarter against the Panthers, showcasing pocket presence and decision-making during a midseason matchup at home. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
