Tyrod Taylor

Career StatsC-

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

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as an overpay for the Green Bay Packers — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Tyrod's on-field performance ranks in the middle of the pack among NFL QBs, grading him as a serviceable starter at the position. His $2.5M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the QB market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — serviceable starter output at minimum-level money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Tyrod is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $2.5M deal ($700K guaranteed, 28%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyrod's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tyrod Taylor, a 15-year NFL veteran with 100 career games under his belt, serves as a depth-chart quarterback for Green Bay this season. The 36-year-old career backup carries a respectable 87.7 career passer rating and solid 61.8% completion percentage that reflect his longevity as a reliable reserve arm. However, his current campaign has tracked poorly, dipping to a D+ grade in 2025 after consecutive seasons of decline. Taylor's passing metrics reveal significant current-season struggles relative to NFL standards. His 73.0 passer rating sits well below the 87.79 league average, while his 5.81 yards per attempt and 129.8 passing yards per game both underperform baseline expectations. However, Taylor's rushing profile remains his most viable asset—23.8 yards per game ground game and 0.17 rushing touchdowns per contest exceed NFL averages, positioning him as a mobile option in goal-line or short-yardage situations despite his age. His completion percentage of 59.7 marks another weak point compared to the 63.59 NFL average, reflecting accuracy concerns that have compounded this season. Looking ahead, Taylor's trajectory suggests a natural wind-down phase typical of late-career backups entering their fourth decade. At 36 with a recent D+ rating, his role will likely remain limited to emergency depth or spot duty. The Packers should monitor whether his arm strength continues deteriorating or if mobility remains a situational advantage, though his passing game ceiling has clearly eroded from his earlier veteran seasons.

How Tyrod Compares at the Position

Tyrod Taylor ranks 56th of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Tyrod between Stetson Bennett IV (C) just ahead and Dj Uiagalelei (C-) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Solid depth signing: Packers add reliable veteran backup behind Jordan Love. Media coverage emphasizes Taylor's experience and professionalism as quality insurance. Strong indicator is his proven ability to step in during injuries. Fans debate whether veteran presence truly improves roster depth significantly. Taylor's role should remain confined to emergency starter duties this season.