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Virginia Tech legend to continue NFL career with Green Bay Packers

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The legendary Tyrod Taylor will play a 16th NFL season in 2026.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 04: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles on their way to winning the ACC Championship 44-33 at Bank of America Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tyrod Taylor is one of the greatest offensive players in Virginia Tech history. The 2010 ACC Player of the Year led the Hokies to two ACC titles, where he was also a two-time ACC Championship Game MVP.

Taylor started 38 games over the course of his Virginia Tech career, finishing with a remarkable 34-4 record. Since his college career ended, Taylor has enjoyed a long career as an NFL backup, becoming one of the leagueโ€™s better backup QBs. He spent four years with the Baltimore Ravens, three years with the Buffalo Bills, one year with the Cleveland Browns, two years with the Los Angeles Chargers, one year with the Houston Texans, two years with the New York Giants, and the last two seasons with the New York Jets.

Now, Taylor has a new team. He will be Jordan Loveโ€™s backup with the Green Bay Packers next season. Veteran QB Tyrod Taylor is signing with the Packers, per source.

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