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Bills coach Rex Ryan said Thursday that the team signed former Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor, reports ESPN.com. Taylor is Buffalo's third quarterback behind Matt Cassel and EJ Manuel.

A 2011 sixth-round pick, Taylor spent four seasons as Joe Flacco's backup in Baltimore. He has thrown 35 career passes with two interceptions and no touchdowns, but has run 27 times for 136 yards (5.0 ypc) and a score.

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The Jets announced the acquisition of veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Wednesday, per the team's official website. New York will receive Fitzpatrick in exchange for a late conditional draft pick to the Texans.

Fitzpatrick, 32, has ties to Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. He played under Gailey for three seasons with the Bills (2010-2012). He went 16-29 as a starter with 71 touchdowns and 67 turnovers under Gailey in Buffalo.

The 11-year veteran completed 60.2 percent of his passes, registering 2,483 yards with 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season. He will compete with Geno Smith for the starting job.

Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford told reporters he's been throwing for a few weeks, and although he doesn't have a timetable, he confirmed he'll definitely be ready for training camp, per the team's official website.

Bradford, the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Rams in 2010, was shipped from St. Louis to Philadelphia on Tuesday, just after the start of free agency. He missed all of last season due to his second torn ACL in as many years. He revealed that his recovery from his second torn ACL was "harder mentally than physically."

Eagles coach Chip Kelly dispelled the notion that he will trade up for Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, reiterating that Sam Bradford and Mark Sanchez are his quarterbacks for 2015, per the team's official website.

Kelly also revealed that "here has been no talk with Bradford about a contract extension at this time."

Bradford was shipped from St. Louis to Philadelphia on Tuesday, just after the start of free agency. He missed all of last season after tearing his ACL in the preseason, and he's scheduled to make $13 million in 2015 -- the final year of his contract.

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Former Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer will sign a two-year, $10 million deal with the Texans on Wednesday, reports CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. Hoyer will receive $4.75 million guaranteed, La Canfora said.

Hoyer will compete with Ryan Mallett to be Houston's starter. Hoyer, 29, completed 55.3 percent of his passes for 3,326 yards and 12 touchdowns with 13 interceptions in 14 games with Cleveland last season.

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The Texans have traded quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for a late conditional draft pick, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN on Wednesday.

Fitzpatrick, 32, has ties to Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. He played under Gailey for three seasons with the Bills (2010-2012). He went 16-29 as a starter with 71 touchdowns and 67 turnovers under Gailey in Buffalo.

Fitzpatrick passed for 2,483 yards with 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season. He will compete with Geno Smith for the starting job.

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The Jets are on the verge of trading for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in exchange for a late-round draft pick, reports the New York Daily News on Wednesday. A Fitzpatrick trade could happen as soon as free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer signs with the Texans.

Fitzpatrick has ties to Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. He played under Gailey for three seasons with the Bills (2010-2012). He went 16-29 as a starter with 71 touchdowns and 67 turnovers under Gailey in Buffalo.

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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is visiting with the Bills, according to the Baltimore Sun.

The former Ravens backup quarterback did not throw a pass last year for the first time in his career.

Taylor, 25, has never started a game since being drafted in 2011.

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert has been re-signed by the 49ers, according to ESPN. The contract is a two-year deal worth $2 million. 

Gabbert, the first overall draft pick of the Jaguars in 2011, was the backup quarterback to Colin Kaepernick last season.

The 25-year-old is entering his fifth season in the NFL.

Quarterback Blaine Gabbert is "staying in San Francisco," ESPN reports.

Gabbert was drafted in the first round in 2011 by the Jaguars but traded to the 49ers for a late-round pick last offseason. He played in just one game with the team in 2014, going 3 for 7 for 38 yards and a touchdown.