With the New York Jets continuing their horrid winless run in the ongoing NFL season, backup QB Tyrod Taylor has taken the reins from former starter Justin Fields. The former Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers star has been among the worst starting quarterbacks this year. Despite playing just three games, Taylor has brought no semblance of stability. The veteran QB hasn’t made a tangible impact as the Jets remain the only winless team across the league.

But off the field, Taylor has been dealing with another rough situation. He has been involved in a legal battle with his ex-girlfriend, Draya Michele, over their formerly shared home in California. Since then, the NFL veteran has kept a low profile, and fans are still trying to find out if he is dating anyone new.

Who Is Tyrod Taylor’s Girlfriend?

After his public fallout with model Draya Michele, there has been no concrete evidence confirming whether New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor is dating anyone recently.

Is Tyrod Taylor currently in a relationship?

No, Tyrod Taylor is possibly single, as he has kept a low profile in the public eye, despite his ugly and chaotic legal battle with Draya Michele.

Who is Draya Michele? Is she Tyrod Taylor’s former girlfriend?

Draya Michele is an American actress and social media influencer from Pennsylvania. Michele first came into the public eye as the girlfriend of R&B star Chris Brown and then went on to star in the VH1 series Basketball Wives LA in 2011. She was part of the show until 2016, before it ended after a four-season run.

Michele has also ventured into fashion, launching brands such as Mint Swim (2011) and Beige & Coco (2016), among others. After splitting with Tyrod, Draya Michele started dating NBA superstar Jalen Green in August 2023. The couple has faced criticism because of their 17-year age gap. But they remain together and also welcomed a daughter in May 2024.

Why did Tyrod Taylor and Draya Michele break up?

After their dating history began in 2020, Tyrod Taylor and Draya Michele called it quits in 2023. However, there aren’t any concrete reasons for their breakup. The couple finally split over mutual arrangements over finances and housing. Following the split, Michele sued Tyrod Taylor for ‘breach of contract’, arguing that the quarterback didn’t honor their verbal agreement to sell her the property at the agreed-upon $3.2 million counteroffer.

The situation further escalated when Michele claimed Taylor filed an eviction lawsuit and attempted to remove her kids from the house when she was away on a business trip. Since then, the couple has been engaged in their court battle.

Throughout the couple’s time together, they rarely shared any pictures. Then, three years later, the couple ended their relationship.

What is Tyrod Taylor’s dating history? 

Veteran NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been in two public relationships. Glamour model Kayla Phillips was Tyrod Taylor’s girlfriend in 2013. The pair was together for a short time before splitting up later that year. Seven years later, Tyrod Taylor came into a relationship with social media influencer and model Draya Michele. The pair were first spotted dating when Taylor was playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. They had a three-year relationship during which they maintained a low profile.

Has Tyrod Taylor ever been married?

No, the Jets’ quarterback has never been married.

Is there a Tyrod Taylor engagement rumor?

Tyrod Taylor has never been married or been involved in any engagement rumors during his time in the public eye. The longest public relationship of Tyrod Taylor has been with Draya Michele.

As Tyrod Taylor’s legal battle with Draya Michele draws out, the NFL quarterback continues to keep his focus on football. The 36-year-old signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Jets in March 2024. Since then, Taylor has taken up the backup quarterback role and played behind the likes of Aaron Rodgers (2024) and Justin Fields (2025). With the New York Jets facing a 0-7 record, Tyrod Taylor has a massive challenge in front, especially with Justin Fields failing to put up big numbers.