Prime-Time First TD Bets — Monday Night Football, Week 16
Alex Christenson
The Houston Texans added ex-Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor in free agency Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Former Chargers' QB Tyrod Taylor reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Houston Texans, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Fantasy analysis: This is an interesting deal given the present uncertainty in Houston, but we aren't going to put on our tinfoil hats just yet. With a base salary of under $6 million, Taylor's signing shouldn't be taken as an indicator that the Texans are preparing to trade Deshaun Watson. However, they now have an insurance plan if a trade materializes. If that happens, we'd certainly have to give Taylor serious QB2-plus consideration given his ability as a runner. But as of now, Taylor is being paid as a backup, and that's how we should view him.
