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The Green Bay Packers sought an experienced backup quarterback after losing Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins.
On Monday, May 4, the Green and Gold got Jordan Love’s QB in waiting.
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NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported veteran Tyrod Taylor is signing with the Packers. Taylor, who will be 37 when the NFL season begins, started four games for the New York Jets in 2025.
Taylor played in 100 games, including 62 starts, for seven different NFL teams during a 15-year career. He served as the Buffalo Bills’ full-time starter between 2015 and 2017, leading the franchise to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years in his final season.
Taylor spent the past two seasons with the Jets. In 2025, he completed 80 of 134 passes for 779 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
Former New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) avoids a tackle attempt by Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27). | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Love, who missed two games in each of the past two seasons, enjoyed a solid campaign in 2025. In 15 starts, he completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,381 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Still, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst recognized the need for a reliable backup, even before signing Taylor.
“It’s a really important thing for us. Jordan, 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,” he told ESPN. “So, whoever’s called upon we’re going to expect that and when you lose a guy like Malik, it is something you’re going to have to replace, and we’re going to try to do that.”
The Packers’ roster also includes quarterbacks Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones.
Willis served as a competent backup for Green Bay, especially in 2024 when he won both games he started. As a Packer, Willis completed an impressive 70 of 89 passes (78.7 percent) for 972 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions.
That performance earned Willis a three-year, $67.5 million free-agent deal from the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins were ready to move on from former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whom they released.
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On Monday, May 4, the Green and Gold got Jordan Love’s QB in waiting.
MORE: 5 expiring NFL player contracts to watch for ahead of training camp
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported veteran Tyrod Taylor is signing with the Packers. Taylor, who will be 37 when the NFL season begins, started four games for the New York Jets in 2025.
100 games for 7 teams
Taylor played in 100 games, including 62 starts, for seven different NFL teams during a 15-year career. He served as the Buffalo Bills’ full-time starter between 2015 and 2017, leading the franchise to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years in his final season.
Taylor spent the past two seasons with the Jets. In 2025, he completed 80 of 134 passes for 779 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
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Former New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) avoids a tackle attempt by Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27). | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Love, who missed two games in each of the past two seasons, enjoyed a solid campaign in 2025. In 15 starts, he completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,381 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Still, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst recognized the need for a reliable backup, even before signing Taylor.
“It’s a really important thing for us. Jordan, 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,” he told ESPN. “So, whoever’s called upon we’re going to expect that and when you lose a guy like Malik, it is something you’re going to have to replace, and we’re going to try to do that.”
The Packers’ roster also includes quarterbacks Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones.
Willis earns starting job
Willis served as a competent backup for Green Bay, especially in 2024 when he won both games he started. As a Packer, Willis completed an impressive 70 of 89 passes (78.7 percent) for 972 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions.
That performance earned Willis a three-year, $67.5 million free-agent deal from the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins were ready to move on from former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whom they released.
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