The Jets acquired a former Packers quarterback on Thursday afternoon.
Just not the one many have been ready for.
The Jets and Tim Boyle agreed to a one-year deal, in keeping with a supply. NFL Network was the primary to report Boyle’s contract with the Jets.
Since coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Kentucky, Boyle has been a league journeyman. In 2018, Boyle signed with the Packers and have become the group’s third-string quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers after which backup DeShone Kizer. He spent three seasons in Green Bay (2018-20).
Then Boyle moved on to a different NFC North group as he signed with the Lions in 2021 and backed up Jared Goff. That 12 months, Boyle began three video games instead of Goff and handed for 526 yards, three touchdowns and 6 interceptions throughout that span. Boyle was waived by the Lions after ultimate cuts in 2022 however was positioned on the group’s apply squad.
The Bears signed Boyle off the Lions’ apply squad late final season and he appeared in a single sport for Chicago.
Boyle signing with Gang Green is critical for a number of causes.
First, Boyle might be reunited with Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who held the identical place with the Packers from 2019-21. The Jets proceed to be in talks to amass Rodgers as he “intends” to play for the membership in 2023.
Boyle will be a part of Zach Wilson, the No. 2 total choose within the 2021 draft, and Chris Streveler, who was on the group’s apply squad till final season, in Gang Green’s QB room. While Wilson would be the Jets’ No. 2 quarterback, Boyle will present veteran management till the group’s official commerce for Rodgers.
The Jets offseason program will start April 17. It stays to be seen how for much longer it would take to finish a commerce for Rodgers. In the meantime, Boyle is aware of Hackett’s offense and may also help ease the educational curve of a brand new offense and offensive coordinator till Rodgers arrives in Florham Park.
It is feasible that the Jets carry three quarterbacks on their regular-season roster. Last 12 months, the Jets had Wilson, Joe Flacco and Mike White on their 53-man roster. Flacco, a free agent, stays unsigned, whereas White signed with the Dolphins final month.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com