Packers Replace Malik Willis with Beloved Veteran QB
The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor following the departure of Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins. Willis, who served as Jordan Love's backup, signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal with Miami after revitalizing his career in Green Bay. Taylor, known for his dual-threat ability and durability, joins the Packers to provide experienced depth behind Love.
- ▪Malik Willis signed a reported three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.
- ▪The Packers signed Tyrod Taylor and released Desmond Ridder to fill the backup quarterback role.
- ▪Taylor is the only NFL quarterback with over 10,000 passing yards, 2,000 rushing yards, 70+ passing touchdowns, 20+ rushing touchdowns, and fewer than 35 interceptions.
- ▪Taylor started five games for the New York Giants in 2023 after Daniel Jones was injured.
- ▪He previously served as the starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, leading them to their first playoff appearance in 17 years in 2017.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Jordan Love has only missed four regular-season games for the Green Bay Packers since becoming the starting quarterback in 2023. In 2024, Love suffered an MCL sprain in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, and he missed time with a concussion last year. Malik Willis stepped in every time, and he reignited his NFL career.
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