The Green Bay Packers lost their reliable backup quarterback, Malik Willis, to the Miami Dolphins in free agency this offseason, but the team has finally found a replacement.
Green Bay signed Tyrod Taylor on Monday to step in as the likely No. 2 quarterback behind Jordan Love. Taylor has spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets, appearing in eight games with four starts.
Though Taylor isn't an exciting signing and doesn't provide the same upside that Willis did when he joined the team before the 2024 season through a trade with the Tennessee Titans, Taylor is actually the perfect backup for what the Packers need behind Love in 2026.
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Taylor has a ton of experience under his belt, having started 62 games in his 15-year career and posting a record of 29-31-1.
The 36-year-old has been part of multiple quarterback rooms in a multitude of roles, whether as a starter, backup, or even third-string. Taylor is the definition of a professional who will be a fantastic veteran presence for Love, and it sounds like he's already making his presence felt in Green Bay despite signing just a few days ago.
"He's only been here a couple days, but the cool part when he walked in the room, you could feel the presence, the confidence, the composure," Packers QB coach Luke Getsy said of Taylor via Packers.com. "He's seen a lot. He's been in a lot of different systems, so (you can see) how quickly he's able to pick up on things. He showed up when we're going right to drills and he's a true pro and it was pretty cool to see. As far as the juice, he's definitely still got that."
Though he has mainly been a backup over the last few years, Taylor is more than capable of filling in as a starter if the Packers need him. However, the Virginia Tech product's biggest impact will come off the field, as his wisdom and experience should make a major difference in Green Bay this season.