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The Green Bay Packers focused on the defensive side of the ball during the 2026 NFL Draft . Green Bay left the draft with a few positions that still needed depth on offense. The Packers just brought in a new backup quarterback who should be excellent Jordan Love insurance for the 2026 season.
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The Packers have signed former Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor to become the new backup behind Love, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. In a corresponding move , the Packers are releasing Desmond Ridder .
Taylor became a free agent following the 2025 season and had yet to choose a new team. Now he will take over the Malik Willis role after he joined the Dolphins during NFL free agency.
Hopefully the Packers do not need to rely on Taylor much, if at all, during the 2026 season. But if his number gets called, fans can trust that he is a reliable veteran who will get the job done.
Taylor proved that he can still ball well into his 30s during the 2025 season. He played in six games for the Jets, logging 779 passing yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. It was not a spectacular run with the Jets, but Taylor was arguably the team's best quarterback during a turbulent season.
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Meanwhile, almost everything about the Packers is more quarterback friendly than the Jets. Green Bay has an excellent head coach in Matt LaFleur who is an offensive genius. The Packers also have a better overall roster, which would make life easy for Taylor if he is thrust into action.
Ultimately, this move may not move the needle for many Packers fans. But it is the type of boring offseason move that can pay big dividends during the regular season.
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