The Green Bay Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst still have a few questions that need to be answered following the 2026 NFL Draft.
While the Packers should feel very good about the young players they were able to bring in, there were a couple of key positions that were not addressed. Those two potential needs come at the quarterback and running back positions.
Earlier this offseason, Green Bay saw backup quarterback Malik Willis leave town in free agency. The team also allowed Emanuel Wilson to leave, although the Packers do have both MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks behind Josh Jacobs.
Looking closer at the quarterback position specifically, the team has no proven backup options behind Jordan Love on the roster.
Should the season start today, Green Bay would have to pick between Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord, or undrafted free agent Kyron Drones. That wouldn’t be an ideal situation.
With that in mind, the Packers have been connected as a potential suitor for a veteran quarterback option that hasn’t been talked about much.
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Lior Lampert of Lombardi Ave has named Taylor a potential quarterback option. The move would make some sense.
“Taylor, AKA T-Mobile, is a proven dual-threat with experience (62 starts). He completed 59.7 percent of his passes for 779 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions across six appearances with the New York Jets last season,” Lampert wrote.
“The 36-year-old can step in, command the huddle, and keep the machine running smoothly if Love isn’t able to suit up for the Packers.”
Taylor may be 36 years old. He’s not a long-term option for whoever decides to give him a contract. However, Green Bay doesn’t need a long-term option.
All the Packers need from a backup quarterback is to come in for the 2026 season and provide comfort and confidence behind Love. Taylor could certainly handle that role.
What Would Tyrod Taylor Bring to the Packers?
At the end of the day, Green Bay would be getting a veteran quarterback who has proven that he can play a valuable role as a backup throughout his NFL career.
Originally drafted with the No. 180 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, Taylor has put together an impressive 15-year career. He’s still capable of playing when called upon.
As mentioned by Lampert, Taylor threw for 779 yards, five touchdowns, and five interceptions last season, while completing 59.7 percent of his passes. He also ran for 143 yards and a touchdown, showing that he can still use his legs a bit.
Throughout his entire 100-game NFL career, Taylor has completed 61.8 percent of his passes and racked up 13,033 passing yards, 73 touchdowns, and 34 interceptions. He has totaled 2,424 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground as well.
Whether or not the Packers have interest in Taylor or not remains to be seen. But, if Gutekunst is looking for a veteran option, he would be well worth a look.
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