5 things to know about new Packers QB Tyrod Taylor

5 things to know about new Packers QB Tyrod Taylor 16-year veteran has started 62 games in the NFL May 04, 2026 at 04:22 PM Wes Hodkiewicz packers.com senior writer Copied! AP Photo/Meagan Leverone QB Tyrod Taylor GREEN BAY – There’s a new backup quarterback in town. On Monday, the Packers added veteran Tyrod Taylor to their roster. The 6-foot-1, 217-pound quarterback has thrown for 13,033 yards, 73 touchdowns and 34 interceptions (87.7 passer rating) in 100 career games with 62 starts over 15 NFL seasons. He is the only quarterback in NFL history with 10,000-plus passing yards, 2,000-plus rushing…