The Buffalo Bills gave quarterback Tyrod Taylor a contract extension on Friday, which gives us a sign that they may have found their starter of the future. Although the official terms of the deal have not been revealed, sources are saying that it's for six year, $90 million. Taylor could also earn up to $20 million more in incentives.
The quarterback was entering the final year of his deal, but did have an option for next season. He was set to make just $2 million this season, but has proven himself enough to get a new deal.
The 27-year-old was placed in the starting role last season for the first time, going 8-6 and making the Pro Bowl. He threw for 3,035 yards and 20 touchdowns in those 14 games, and ranked second in the league in rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback. Only Cam Newton of the Panthers ranked higher in each category.
He has been in and out with injuries, including missing two games last season with a knee injury. The team claims Taylor has looked good throughout preseason camp, which is why they struck the deal before the team's first preseason contest.
Taylor joined the Bills as a free agent in March of 2015, after spending his first four years serving as Joe Flacco's backup in Baltimore. Since being signed, he has been in a three-way competition with E.J. Manuel and Matt Cassel for the starting job in Buffalo, a competition that he has now officially won.
The quarterback was entering the final year of his deal, but did have an option for next season. He was set to make just $2 million this season, but has proven himself enough to get a new deal.
The 27-year-old was placed in the starting role last season for the first time, going 8-6 and making the Pro Bowl. He threw for 3,035 yards and 20 touchdowns in those 14 games, and ranked second in the league in rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback. Only Cam Newton of the Panthers ranked higher in each category.
He has been in and out with injuries, including missing two games last season with a knee injury. The team claims Taylor has looked good throughout preseason camp, which is why they struck the deal before the team's first preseason contest.
Taylor joined the Bills as a free agent in March of 2015, after spending his first four years serving as Joe Flacco's backup in Baltimore. Since being signed, he has been in a three-way competition with E.J. Manuel and Matt Cassel for the starting job in Buffalo, a competition that he has now officially won.
