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A two-minute drill moment at Packers training camp features undrafted WR Will Sheppard catching a 61-yard bomb after a hard hit from safety Mark Perry, epitomizing the depth battles shaping the roster. The piece also notes Tucker Kraft’s return from ACL rehab, injuries to Carrington Valentine, Luke Musgrave, and R.J. Maryland, Trey Smack’s evolving kicking, and a defensive unit pressuring quarterback Jordan Love in early padded practices.
Green Bay’s first padded practice showed a mix of positives and questions: Will Sheppard stood out at receiver with a 60-yard gain to help a winning field goal, Tyrod Taylor flashed his arm and leadership, and Dani Dennis-Sutton generated pressure on the edge; meanwhile Savion Williams and Kyron Drones had rough moments, Lukas Van Ness was quieter, the safeties looked strong, the tight end group is thin due to injuries, rookies impressed, and kicker Trey Smack struggled in field-goal drills ahead of Family Night.
Green Bay added veteran Tyrod Taylor to back up Jordan Love, bringing a 15-year NFL veteran who has started for six teams, earned a 2015 Pro Bowl with the Bills, and showed mobility and accuracy. He backed Aaron Rodgers with the Jets in 2024 and could provide a steady veteran presence in Green Bay’s QB room, with the contract signed after the draft so it won’t impact next year’s compensatory-pick formula.
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor and released Desmond Ridder, adding a 16th-season QB with extensive NFL experience. Taylor will wear No. 6 for Green Bay, while Kyle McCord switches to No. 18.
The Green Bay Packers are releasing quarterback Desmond Ridder, leaving four quarterbacks on the roster: Tyrod Taylor, Jordan Love, Kyle McCord and rookie Kyron Drones. Ridder joined Green Bay in December and did not play in any games. His NFL résumé includes six appearances with the Raiders in 2024 and 17 starts over two seasons with the Falcons. The move accompanies the addition of Tyrod Taylor to a QB room that already features Love and McCord.
Green Bay is signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to serve as the primary backup behind starter Jordan Love, adding depth after Love's missed starts in recent seasons. Taylor, 36, spent 2025 with the Jets, appearing in six games with four starts and posting 779 passing yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions along with 143 rushing yards; he brings 100 career games and 62 starts to a Packers QB room that also includes Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones.
The Jets secured a 27-24 victory over the Falcons, with Tyrod Taylor leading the team with key plays including a touchdown pass and run, while Adonai Mitchell made his NFL debut with a significant reception. The Falcons' mistake with a muffed punt contributed to the Jets' win, despite the Falcons having more first downs. Jets' players expressed confidence in their resilience and ability to win even when not at their best.
Tyrod Taylor is out with a knee injury, leading to Justin Fields starting as quarterback for the Jets against the Bengals, amid ongoing struggles and criticism of Fields' performance this season.
Tyrod Taylor is out with a knee injury, and Justin Fields will start for the Jets against the Bengals, as rookie Brady Cook backs him up. Fields has struggled this season, and Jets owner Woody Johnson indicated he hasn't met expectations, adding to the quarterback controversy.
Tyrod Taylor, potential Jets starting quarterback, is day-to-day with a knee injury, creating uncertainty for the Jets' lineup against the Bengals, who are preparing for either Justin Fields or Taylor to start.
The New York Jets are reportedly close to naming Tyrod Taylor as their starting quarterback for the upcoming Week 8 game against the Bengals, with team owner Woody Johnson's comments hinting at the decision, although head coach Aaron Glenn has not officially announced it yet.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has not yet decided on a starting quarterback for Week 8, emphasizing the importance of making the right decision based on who gives the team the best chance to win, rather than long-term considerations.
The Jets are facing a difficult quarterback situation, needing to bench a quarterback who hasn't thrown an interception all season, with no good options available, highlighting a challenging and frustrating scenario for the team.
Jets benched quarterback Justin Fields at halftime during their Week 7 game against the Panthers due to poor performance, replacing him with Tyrod Taylor, amid ongoing struggles with slow release and effectiveness.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn indicated that Justin Fields' ability to start in Week 3 depends on his practice availability early in the week, and if he cannot practice on Wednesday and Thursday, Tyrod Taylor is likely to start against the Buccaneers.