The New York Jets signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to a one-year deal on Monday to function the backup for Aaron Rodgers. His arrival comes a pair weeks after the crew instructed Zach Wilson he’s free to hunt a commerce.
Taylor, 34, is coming off a few seasons with the New York Giants, the place he was the backup for Daniel Jones. The official signing will likely be made on Wednesdsay when groups can begin signing free brokers.
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Jets proprietor Woody Johnson and common supervisor Joe Douglas confirmed in the course of the offseason they might signal a backup quarterback, however no one anticipated Taylor.
New York struggled beneath heart after Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon 4 snaps into the primary recreation of the season.
Jets began 4 QBs final season
Wilson, Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian all began not less than one recreation after Rodgers’ damage and had been unable produce factors constantly.
Taylor began 5 video games final season, throwing 5 landing passes with three interceptions in 11 video games total.
He has 65 profession landing passes towards 29 interceptions in 92 video games over 13 NFL seasons.
