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NFL veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor signed a new contract with the New York Jets. Taylor spent the 2023 season with the Giants but has also played for the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans.
Taylor, a former sixth-round pick, spent the first four seasons of his professional career with the Baltimore Ravens. He was the primary backup to quarterback Joe Flacco and appeared in three games while completing only one pass as a rookie
In his second season, Taylor appeared in seven games. Taylor received the most playing time in his career as he replaced Joe Flacco in their Week 17 matchup. He threw for 149 yards and one interception. He did rush for his first career touchdown in a losing effort. Taylor won a Super Bowl ring later that season when the Ravens beat the San Franciso 49ers.
Taylor had to perform better during the preseason in his third year to keep his backup job and he did just that. During the preseason, he threw for 263 yards, four touchdown passes and two interceptions. For the season, he only attempted five passes.
In 2015, Taylor signed a three-year deal worth $3.35 million with the Buffalo Bills. Taylor won the starting job after a strong preseason, beating out EJ Manuel and Matt Cassell. In his first year as a starter, Taylor played in 14 games, completing 242 passes for 3,035 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.
Taylor’s numbers fell a bit during his second season with the Bills, throwing for 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. He added 580 yards on the ground along with six touchdowns. The Bill