History of Tyrod Taylor in Timeline
Tyrod Taylor is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football at Virginia Tech before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Taylor's career has included stints with several NFL teams, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities as a passer and runner. While he hasn't achieved elite status, he has proven to be a capable starter and valuable backup in the league.
2 hours ago : Tyrod Taylor Signs with Packers as Backup QB Following Ridder's Release
Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor is joining the Green Bay Packers as their new QB2, backing up Jordan Love. This follows the Packers' decision to release Desmond Ridder, paving the way for Taylor's arrival.
August 3, 1989: Tyrod Taylor Born
On August 3, 1989, Tyrod Di'allo Taylor was born. He is now a professional football quarterback.
2002: Drew Bledsoe Franchise Record
In Week 13, Tyrod Taylor set the Bills' franchise record for consecutive passes without an interception, breaking the previous record held by Drew Bledsoe since 2002.
September 8, 2007: First College Football Game
On September 8, 2007, Tyrod Taylor played his first college football game against the LSU Tigers, completing 7-of-18 passes for 62 yards, rushing for 44 yards, and scoring his first collegiate touchdown.
2007: Graduation and Football Ranking
In 2007, upon graduating from Hampton, Tyrod Taylor was ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback at Rivals.com. He also received high ratings from ESPN.com and Scout.com.
October 25, 2008: High Ankle Sprain
On October 25, 2008, Tyrod Taylor suffered a high ankle sprain during the Florida State game.
2008: Completed Sophomore Season
In 2008, Tyrod Taylor completed his sophomore season with 1,036 passing yards, two touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
2008: Redshirt Taken Off
In 2008, Tyrod Taylor's redshirt was taken off after Virginia Tech's loss to East Carolina University. He then rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown against Furman.
January 1, 2009: Orange Bowl Victory
On January 1, 2009, Tyrod Taylor led the Virginia Tech Hokies to a 20–7 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2009 Orange Bowl.
2009: Junior Season at Virginia Tech
During his junior season in 2009, Tyrod Taylor led the Hokies to a 9-3 regular season record and a second-place finish in the Coastal Division of the ACC, finishing the season ranked 10th with 2,311 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
2010: Senior Season Success
In 2010, Tyrod Taylor led the Hokies to a turnaround season, winning 11 consecutive games after an 0-2 start, becoming ACC Champions. He finished with 2,743 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and five interceptions, earning ACC Player of the Year and ACC Championship Game MVP.
December 4, 2011: First Regular Season Game
On December 4, 2011, Tyrod Taylor played in his first regular season game, rushing for a two-yard gain.
2011: East-West Shrine Game Participation
In 2011, Tyrod Taylor participated in the East-West Shrine Game, completing four of his five passes for 59 yards.
2011: Drafted by Baltimore Ravens
In 2011, Tyrod Taylor was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
March 12, 2015: Signed with Buffalo Bills
On March 12, 2015, Tyrod Taylor signed a three-year, $3.35 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
2015: Signed with Buffalo Bills
In 2015, Tyrod Taylor signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent and became their starting quarterback, eventually earning a Pro Bowl appearance.
2015: Finished 2015 Season
Tyrod Taylor finished the 2015 season completing 63.7% of his passes for over 3,000 yards, with 20 touchdowns to 6 interceptions, and added 568 rushing yards.
2015: Played More Than 50% of Snaps
Tyrod Taylor played more than 50% of the snaps in the 2015 season, voiding the third year of his contract.
January 25, 2016: Selected to the Pro Bowl
On January 25, 2016, Tyrod Taylor and his teammate Eric Wood were selected to the Pro Bowl, replacing Cam Newton and Ryan Kalil. Taylor completed 8 of 14 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown but threw three interceptions.
August 12, 2016: Signed Six-Year Extension
On August 12, 2016, Tyrod Taylor signed a six-year extension worth $92 million with the Buffalo Bills.
2016: Browns Losing Streak
In Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Taylor helped the Browns snap a 17-game losing streak (dating back to 2016), despite the game ending in a 21–21 tie.
January 5, 2017: Underwent Core Muscle Surgery
On January 5, 2017, Tyrod Taylor had surgery to repair a core muscle issue.
2017: Coached by David Culley
In 2017, David Culley coached Tyrod Taylor as the quarterbacks coach with the Buffalo Bills.
2017: Playoff Berth with Bills
In 2017, Tyrod Taylor helped the Buffalo Bills make their first playoff berth in 18 years.
March 9, 2018: Agreed to Trade to Cleveland Browns
On March 9, 2018, the Buffalo Bills agreed to trade Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns for a 2018 third-round draft pick.
March 2018: Traded to Cleveland Browns
In March 2018, Tyrod Taylor was traded to the Cleveland Browns, as the Bills drafted Josh Allen to replace him.
March 13, 2019: Signed with the Chargers
On March 13, 2019, Tyrod Taylor signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, reuniting with former Bills' offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn.
March 22, 2021: Signed with Houston Texans
On March 22, 2021, Tyrod Taylor signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, reuniting with head coach David Culley.
March 17, 2022: Signed with the New York Giants
On March 17, 2022, Tyrod Taylor signed a two-year contract worth $11 million with the New York Giants.
September 2022: Lawsuit against team doctor
In September 2022, Tyrod Taylor sued the Los Angeles Chargers' team doctor for malpractice after his lung was punctured while administering a painkiller injection prior to a game.
March 14, 2024: Taylor signed with the New York Jets
On March 14, 2024, Tyrod Taylor signed a two-year deal with the New York Jets to serve as backup to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
June 2024: Taylor Joined Ownership Group for Westchester SC
In June 2024, Tyrod Taylor became part of the ownership group for Westchester SC, a professional soccer club set to compete in USL League One.
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