
#2 QB · New York Jets
Height
6'1"
Weight
217 lbs
Age
36
College
Virginia Tech
Draft
2011, Rd 6, #180
Experience
15 yrs
QB Rank
#49 / 107
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Yards | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 100 | 13,033 | 73 | 34 | 87.7 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 6 | 779 | 5 | 5 | 72.9 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 2 | 119 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 |
AAV
$795K/yr
The Jets struck gold with Tyrod Taylor's $0.8M deal, securing an A+ CVI that represents one of the best backup quarterback values in the league. While Taylor grades as a rotational player in terms of production, his veteran presence and proven ability to step in when needed makes this contract a absolute steal at less than $1M annually. At 34, Taylor isn't getting younger, but his role doesn't require him to be a long-term cornerstone — just a reliable insurance policy who can manage games without derailing a season. The minimal financial commitment gives New York incredible flexibility while addressing a crucial roster spot with a quarterback who's started meaningful games and understands how to operate in pressure situations. This signing exemplifies smart roster construction: paying bottom-dollar for a veteran who brings significantly more value than his salary suggests, allowing the Jets to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining competent depth at the most important position.
Tyrod Taylor grades as a rotational player among NFL quarterbacks — a middle-of-the-pack player at the position. His strongest area is passer rating at 72.9 (near the NFL average of 77.2), ranking as near league average for the position. Passing yards per game, at 129.8 compared to an NFL average of 230.0, is where he falls short relative to the position. His production dropped from a C in 2024 to a D- in 2025. With 100 career games, there is a large sample size backing this grade.
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| 2023 | ![]() | 11 | 1,341 | 5 | 3 | 89.1 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 3 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 94.8 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 6 | 966 | 5 | 5 | 76.7 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 2 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 52.1 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 8 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 47.9 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 4 | 473 | 2 | 2 | 47.9 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 15 | 2,799 | 14 | 4 | 52.1 |
| 2016 | ![]() | 15 | 3,023 | 17 | 6 | 52.1 |
| 2015 | ![]() | 14 | 3,035 | 20 | 6 | 56.3 |
| 2014 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
| 2013 | ![]() | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 39.6 |
| 2012 | ![]() | 7 | 179 | 0 | 1 | 62.3 |
| 2011 | ![]() | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 118.8 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
C
2024
(30% weight)
D+
2023
(20% weight)