Packers Sign Tyrod Taylor as Backup QB

The Green Bay Packers signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Monday to serve as the backup to starter Jordan Love, addressing a key need after Malik Willis departed in free agency for a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.

General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the move alongside the release of quarterback Desmond Ridder, a corresponding roster adjustment. Terms of Taylor's deal were not disclosed. The 36-year-old Taylor, who turns 37 in August, will wear No. 6 and becomes the eighth NFL team in his career, joining the Packers after stints with the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, New York Giants and New York Jets.

A sixth-round pick by the Ravens in 2011, Taylor has appeared in 100 games with 62 starts, posting a 29-31-1 record. He has completed 61.8 percent of his passes for 13,033 yards, 73 touchdowns and 34 interceptions, while adding 2,424 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns on 434 carries. He holds the unique distinction as the only quarterback in NFL history with at least 10,000 passing yards, 2,000 rushing yards, 70 passing touchdowns, 20 rushing touchdowns and fewer than 35...