Sources - Jets pick up QB Tyrod Taylor, guard John Simpson - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a new backup for Aaron Rodgers and adding to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to terms Monday night with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN.

In another late-night move, the Jets finalized a deal with former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, a 2020 first-round pick.

On Day 1 of free agency, the Jets addressed their two biggest needs on offense. They were transparent in their desire to replace Zach Wilson as the backup quarterback. Wilson, drafted No. 2 overall in 2021, is expected to be traded or released. They also expressed their goal to add three starters to the offensive line, their weakest unit in 2023.

In Taylor, they get a seasoned player who knows the New York market. The big question is his durability. Taylor started five games for the New York Giants — his sixth NFL team — in 2023. He threw for 1,341 yards with five touchdown passes and three interceptions.

After making three starts in place of injured starter Daniel Jones, Taylor's season was once again interrupted by injury. He suffered four fractured ribs in a midseason loss to the New York Jets.

The veteran quarterback, who turns 35 on Aug. 3, was eventually reinserted into the starting lineup over Tommy DeVito in the second half of a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor started the final two weeks of the season, throwing for 616 yards and a pair of TDs.

The 2011 sixth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens has a 28-28-1 record as a starter. He has thrown for 12,135 yards, 65 touchdowns and 29 interceptions while completing 61.7% of his passes for the Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Buffalo