NFL free agency: Giants reportedly agree to terms with QB Tyrod Taylor on 2-year deal to back up Daniel Jones

The New York Giants will no longer have a backup quarterback problem. Unfortunately for Daniel Jones, his starting job is on watch. 

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Giants agreed to terms with Tyrod Taylor on a two-year, $11 million deal worth up to $17 million. $8.5 million is guaranteed, which is a huge investment for a backup quarterback on a team that didn’t have much to spend in free agency. 

New York will now have a competent backup quarterback with plenty of starting experience, which puts Jones’ job as the starting quarterback of the Giants on the line. Jones struggled in his third year in New York, as he completed 64.3% of his passes for 2,428 yards with 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions for an 84.8 passer rating. In three seasons, Jones has completed 62.8% of his passes to 45 touchdowns and 29 interceptions (84.3 rating).

A poor offensive line hasn’t helped Jones succeed in the NFL, but Jones has 36 fumbles in 38 games, and the Giants are just 12-25 in his starts. Jones has 49 turnovers since the start of the 2019 season, tied for third most in the league (only Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield have more).

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