The Houston Texans have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with quarterback Tyrod Taylor worth up to $12.5 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The deal is reportedly for less than $6 million but is incentive-laden, as per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Taylor, 31, spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and began the 2020 season as the team's starter before a freak accident sidelined him. Rookie Justin Herbert took over and found great success on the way to earning rookie-of-the-year honours.
Taylor enters a complicated situation in Houston where starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has publicly voiced his desire to be traded just months after signing a long-term, big-money extension with the Texans. The team maintains it intends to keep its star signal-caller, while Watson has reportedly dug his heels in with his wish to be shipped out of Houston.
Taylor has started 47 games in his 10-year NFL career, throwing for 9,770 total yards, 54 TDs and 20 interceptions. He found his most success in Buffalo from 2015-17, making the Pro Bowl in his first season with the Bills and leading the team to its first playoff appearance in 18 years in 2017.
