Tim Boyle is sticking around the NFC North. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports (via Twitter) that the veteran quarterback is signing with the Lions. NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets that it’s a one-year deal worth $2.5MM, including $1.5MM guaranteed.
Boyle joined the Packers as an undrafted free agent back in 2018, and he became a bit of a cult hero as Aaron Rodgers‘ backup over the past few years. The 26-year-old has seen time in 11 career games, mostly as a human victory cigar; he has 18 “carries” for -16 yards. He’s attempted four passes in his brief career, connecting on three of them for 15 yards.
The 26-year-old was set to hit restricted free agency this offseason, but the Packers decided to not tender the fan favorite. The Packers will move forward with 2020 first-rounder Jordan Love as the definitive backup quarterback.
The Lions were presumably looking for some reinforcement at the position after letting go of Chase Daniel earlier this week. Boyle will likely compete with David Blough for backup reps behind Jared Goff.
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Clipboard carrier replaces clipboard carrier. I doubt he’s any better than Chase Daniel was….probably actually will be QB3 as David Blough gets a promotion to QB2. Pretty sad.
Boyle looked pretty damn good and was fun to watch in pre-season games, but then again who knows what he’d look like in the regular season if he had to play. I’m really hoping Jordan Love has improved enough to be a legit backup because he apparently didn’t impress the coaches too much last year. Keeping my fingers crossed that a normal offseason and training camp will make the difference. Best of luck to Boyle in Detroit
This is true. Boyle did look good in preseason in 2019, but that was preseason. I’m guessing this has more to do with Detroit trying to get intel to try and get a win vs GB. The rest of the season doesn’t matter.
Wow. Dumbest comment I’ve read on here in a while.
This guy is getting $2.5MM for 15 yards of offense yet everyone wants to complain that Dak is being overpaid…lol.
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Um, you do need a backup QB on your team. It’s called an insurance policy and it’s actually 1.5 mil unless he plays. Like all backup QB’s, he wasn’t going to play unless the starter gets hurt or was ineffective, which Rodgers was not. $1.5 mil has very little effect on your salary cap and is at or below the going rate for backup QB’s these days. $40 million has a massive effect on your salary cap and your ability to field a decent team (a defense, specifically in Dak’s case) around the QB. I think that’s why people are making a big deal about Dak’s salary and I don’t really see how that’s funny
This guy is truly living the dream. Studies and practices with the best of the best, but never has to perform or be under any pressure, and is a millionaire as a result. Rough gig.
Apparently Boyle taking knees really excited Dan Campbell
Amazing, guys like Boyle, Glennon, Daniel, McCoy, etc. continually keep NFL jobs. Yet, Kaepernick didn’t get any opportunities simply for speaking his mind. Hmmm, wonder why that is? Can it be the majority of NFL teams are plantation owners?
I agree with you Sharksfan. Racism at its finest!
It had nothing to do with racism (there are several black QBs in the league) but when you bite the hand that feeds you there is always a price to pay.