Aaron Rodgers is set to remain atop the Jets’ quarterback depth chart to close out the current campaign, but it very much remains to be seen if he will be with the team next season. Tyrod Taylor is under contract for 2025, and he represents an option to handle starting duties on at least a part-time basis for that year. 
Taylor took a two-year pact this offseason to give the Jets a veteran Rodgers insurance option. New York’s QB setup in 2023 did not pan out, with Zach Wilson struggling upon taking over from Rodgers after the latter’s Week 1 Achilles tear. Taylor has made only one appearance this season, and with a regime other than the one led by Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas set to be in place this winter, a cleaning of house under center could be sought out. The veteran passer has not given thought to his post-2024 plans at this point.
“I haven’t took my mind there yet,” Taylor said (via Andrew Crane of the New York Post). “I’m a big believer of being exactly where my feet is, and for me, that’s, right now, finishing off this season strong and being prepared if the opportunity presents itself… And then we’ll focus on next year after the season.”
Taylor spent the 2022 and ’23 seasons as the Giants’ backup, and in the wake of Daniel Jones‘ injury last year he saw five starts late in the campaign. That brings the 35-year-old’s total to 58 across his 93 regular season appearances, but his last extended run as a QB1 option came with the Bills in 2017. Teams may not view him as a preferred option atop their depth charts in 2025, but to no surprise Taylor did add he would welcome the chance to operate as a starter once again.
That could take shape in the form of a bridge-starter gig with the Jets provided they move on from Rodgers in the offseason. New York could be in the market for a rookie passer depending on the team’s final spot in the Day 1 order in particular, but options will be available in free agency as well. Making a long-term investment at the QB spot could open the door to Taylor remaining in place to at least begin the season as a starter, something he has done during previous stops in his career.
The Virginia Tech product is owed a base salary of $6MM next season, $2.5MM of which is guaranteed. That provides Taylor with a strong chance of remaining with the Jets for 2025, and it will be interesting to see if he is presented with the opportunity to once again see time as a starter.
I have much respect for Tyrod. He’s always shown up when needed and, despite challenges that were not of his making, like the Chargers’ doctor puncturing his lung and losing his starting spot, he’s been very resilient.
I respect Tyrod too but how much longer can a 35 year old stay resilient? I think he can only be a stopgap option at this point in his career.
Same dude had tons of bad luck. Texans chargers browns all different injuries. Bills benched for peterman. Giants he showed flashes
I always thought he could have excelled in the CFL but of course the money available there is much less.
lol backhanded compliment eh?
Not really. Comparing the two leagues is an apple/oranges comparison. The NFL has adopted the passer centric model that has always been the cornerstone of the Canadian game though.
He’s always showed “flashes” but then settles into his pedestrian type numbers 19-27-1-0 194yds with a loss.
194yds?
I seriously doubt they’ll have the money to afford a free agent qb
What future? I don’t see one in NY. At least with the Jets. Time to make another circuit this off season.
Jets trade anyone who will net them picks and let Taylor be the “tank” QB in ‘25.
Get No 1 overall pick, draft Arch Manning, sign Taylor to be the bridge QB.
Tyrod is such a likeable guy….
But Im glad he isn’t my starter.
Big fan of taylor, thought he should’ve been the starter on nyg in 22 and 23. Good not great QB – throws a great deep ball and doesn’t turn it over much but has trouble staying healthy. I’ll always root for him.
I’m leaning towards the Jets staying within the organization for the top of the depth chart at QB next season. They also may want to see what they have in Jordan Travis who has been on the IR/NFI list all season.