Colts Sign Tyrod Taylor for QB Depth

0:00On March 7, the Indianapolis Colts made a big move with quarterback Daniel Jones by slapping a transition tag on him worth 37.8 million dollars after missing the franchise tag deadline on March 3. This lets them match any offer he gets elsewhere. Meanwhile, they've given Anthony Richardson's senior, permission to seek a trade, opening up spots on the depth chart. Now the team might bring in a third quarterback alongside Jones and Riley Leonard. Just like those at the athletic, point to veteran Tyra Taylor as the ideal fit. He's a former pro-ball player and super-ball champ, who's known for being a great teammate and solid performer when needed. Fans and analysts see Taylor as a smart insurance policy, especially with Jones still recovering from a serious Achilles injury that sidelined him. Last season. Recovery could spill into the 20-26 regular season, and Taylor's experience would steady the ship. He even backed up Jones during their time with the New York Giants from 2022 to 2023.

1:03Taylor brings a proven track record with 62 career starts, over 13,000 passing yards, 73 touchdowns and just 34 picks, plus strong rushing numbers. He also worked with Colt's head coach Shane Stuykin back in 2020 with the chargers, so the chemistry is already there. With Leonard showing promise and limited action, but needing more seasoning, adding Taylor keeps things low-risk and matches Stuykin's mobile offense. Perfectly, giving the Colt reliable depth, no matter how Jones progresses.