Green Bay Packers secure veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor as primary reserve to Jordan Love
Following the release of Desmond Ridder, Taylor joins a roster that now features Kyle McCord as the only other quarterback option, ensuring depth for the team entering Jordan Love's fourth season.
The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Monday, a move that immediately reshapes the depth chart for the franchise. The 36-year-old Taylor replaces Malik Willis, who departed for the Miami Dolphins following the NFL draft. This acquisition leaves Kyle McCord as the sole remaining quarterback on the roster besides the new signing.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst indicated that the decision was driven by the need for a reliable reserve after Jordan Love missed time over the last two seasons. With Love entering his fourth season as the starter, the organisation views Taylor as the primary backup. Gutekunst noted that the team requires someone capable of playing at a high level to help win games when the starter is unavailable, a necessity highlighted by the departure of Willis.
Taylor arrives in Green Bay after a turbulent tenure with the New York Jets, where he was released earlier in the 2025 season due to a groin injury sustained during his third start as an injury replacement for Justin Fields. His previous stints include playing for the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2017 and serving as a backup to Aaron Rodgers with the Jets in 2024.
Throughout his 15-season career, Taylor has appeared in 100 NFL games and made 62 starts. His most significant starting experience occurred with the Bills, where he started 43 games between 2015 and 2017. However, his recent history shows a decline in starting frequency, as he has not started more than six games in a single season since 2017.
The signing follows the release of Desmond Ridder earlier on Monday, consolidating the quarterback room. While Taylor brings a history of battling various injuries, including arthroscopic knee surgery with the Jets last summer, he is viewed as a consummate professional who refused to make waves during previous periods of turmoil.
Taylor was originally a sixth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2011 and remains one of only five players from that draft class still active in 2025. His career record as a starter stands at 29 wins, 31 losses, and one tie.
