Tyrod Taylor builds rapport with Jordan Love as Packers backup quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Tyrod Taylor, the Green Bay Packers' new backup quarterback, is focusing on developing a strong relationship with starter Jordan Love this offseason. Taylor emphasized the importance of communication and mutual understanding, noting they previously did not know each other well. With Taylor’s extensive experience, he aims to support Love on the field and create a cohesive dynamic. The Packers signed Taylor after releasing Desmond Ridder, hoping he will be a dependable backup following Malik Willis's departure. Taylor, now 37, expressed confidence in the team's potential for success.
- •Tyrod Taylor is 37 years old and has 62 prior starts.
- •Taylor signed with the Packers after four games with the Jets in 2024.
- •Green Bay hopes Taylor can replicate his previous backup success.
- •Taylor values open communication with Jordan Love during practices.
- •He has Super Bowl experience from the 2012 season with the Ravens.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
"Green Bay’s Tyrod Taylor has been a reserve quarterback long enough to know the importance of building a relationship with the guy he’s backing up. “We didn’t know each other coming into this opportunity,” Taylor said. Taylor, who turns 37 on Aug. 3, has made 62 starts but has spent the majority of his career in a reserve role.
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