QB Tyrod Taylor plans to sign 2-year, $17 million deal with New York Giants, source says

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who played last season with the Houston Texans, intends to sign a two-year, $17 million deal with the New York Giants, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The deal includes $8.5 million in guaranteed money, the source said.

The Giants made obtaining a capable veteran backup QB a priority this offseason. They made a run at Mitchell Trubisky, who signed to likely be the starter in Pittsburgh, at the start of free agency.

It was imperative to the new Giants regime led by general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll to avoid the type of offensive collapse the team experienced late last season when Daniel Jones was injured.

Taylor's role will be as a backup to Jones, who the Giants have made clear they want to give at least one more chance as the starter. But it's not hard to envision Taylor getting on the field at some point this season. Jones, 24, has missed at least one game each of his first three professional seasons.

Taylor, who turned 32 last August, joined the Texans last offseason on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million and became the starter with Deshaun Watson not playing for the team after he requested a trade and because of 22 lawsuits filed against him alleging sexual assault or sexually inappropriate behavior during massage sessions.

After a strong Week 1 performance, Taylor injured his left hamstring in Week 2. He missed six games on injured reserve before returning in a Week 9 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Taylor struggled in his return, throwing five interceptions and taking 12 sacks in four games. He was benched in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts for rookie quarterback Davis Mills, who finished the season as the starter.

For the season, Taylor completed 60.7% of his