Green Bay Packers rumors have been flying throughout the offseason even before Malik Willis left to sign with the Miami Dolphins. No one expected the Packers to get a chance to sign Willis, who was widely expected to get an opportunity to play better elsewhere. Nevertheless, given that Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has long been appreciative of developing quarterbacks, rumors have suggested that Green Bay could trade for another young prospect with untapped potential.
The name most linked to the Packers has been former No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson. While the Indianapolis Colts are open to trading their former first-round pick for forward Daniel Jones. Green Bay's latest move shows that a trade for Richardson may not be a top priority right now.
On Monday, the Packers announced they have signed 36-year-old QB Tyrod Taylor to a one-year contract to back up starter Jordan Love.
Taylor is a one-time Pro Bowler who spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets, appearing in eight games and making six starts. He completed 62.2% of his passes for 898 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions with the Jets.
Taylor Love joins a somewhat crowded Packers QB depth chart led by Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Draughns. McCord, 23, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round last year. The drone is an untested newbie. Ridder is a 26-year-old former third-rounder who has made 18 starts in the NFL, but he is equally unproven.
If nothing else, Taylor brings 15 years of NFL experience to a group that hasn't seen much time on the field. He will be a veteran voice in the QB room to complement Love. Whether the Packers are still willing to invest more in that group, such as trading a third-day pick for Richardson, remains to be seen, but it's possible only Love and Taylor make the roster, which could leave room for a developmental option.
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