The New York Jets agreed to terms with a veteran quarterback for the 2024 season. The move comes as Aaron Rodgers continues to rehab from the Achilles injury he suffered in Week 1 of the 2023 season.
The New York Jets are remaking the roster
The Jets are making several critical decisions on the roster before the upcoming season. The Jets are set to sign John Simpson to help the offensive line. The team will need to add two other starters up front.
Tyrod Taylor is set to join the Jets
Per Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Jets are set to sign Tyrod Taylor. The team wanted to sign an experienced quarterback to back up Rodgers for the 2024 campaign.
Aaron Rodgers has a new backup: The #Jets have agreed to terms with veteran Tyrod Taylor, per sources. pic.twitter.com/77evRWqVOi
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024
Taylor has Pro Bowl experience
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Tyrod Taylor in the sixth round of the 2011 draft. He earned a Pro Bowl appearance for his play with the Buffalo Bills during the 2015 season.
In his 13-year NFL career, Taylor has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions. He spent the previous two seasons as Daniel Jones’ backup with the New York Giants. Taylor threw for 1,341 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions last season.
Taylor will be an improvement as QB2 on the depth chart over Zach Wilson, who the team intends to trade.
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