Report: Jets known to have interest in Bills QB Tyrod Taylor if released
The Jets are one of three teams to have known interest in signing Bills QB Tyrod Taylor if he is released by Buffalo, according to Vic Carruci of the Buffalo News.
According to the report, the 49ers and Browns are also expected to pursue Taylor if on the open market.
The Bills will have to make a choice whether to pick up the option in Taylor's contract, which would guarantee him $30.75 million by March 11. He would become an unrestricted free agent if the organization declines the option.
Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said on Wednesday that the Bills haven't yet made a decision on the matter.
At the moment, New York has just Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg under contract for 2017 and neither represent a realistic option to start.
Taylor has started 29 games over the last two seasons with the Bills and has thrown 37 touchdowns to just 12 interceptions. He is also one of the most dynamic runners at the quarterback position in the league, having rushed for 1,148 yards and 11 touchdowns in that span.
While Taylor has limitations as a thrower, he doesn't throw the ball to the other team which is something Jets quarterbacks have struggled with for quite some time.
The Jets are also said to be front-runners to land free agent QB Mike Glennon.
