J.J. Taylor - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets released Houston released Taylor on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Taylor got a combined 10 touches for 29 total yards over the Texans' first two preseason games, but he's heading for free agency ahead of their last preseason contest. He'll have to look for his next opportunity with a different team.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Passes physical The Texans activated Taylor (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Saturday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.

Impact Taylor passed his physical Saturday and is now able to return to practice. With Joe Mixon set to miss extended time with a foot injury, Taylor should have a chance to catch on with the team as a backup running back.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for training camp Taylor (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Taylor was essentially a rotational practice-squad back for Houston last year, playing in five contests and totaling 33 offensive snaps. It's unclear what injury Taylor may be dealing with, but the Texans may just be being cautious with their veterans as the team placed 13 players on either the non-football injury list or PUP list before the start of training camp. The 27-year-old can return to the practice field at any point in the offseason, should the team deem him ready, and he will likely need to quickly as Taylor could be competing for a roster spot with newly drafted fourth-round pick, Woody Marks.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Houston The Texans signed Taylor to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact Taylor appeared in five games for the Texans in 2024 while splitting time between the team's practice squad and active roster, rushing 10 times for 44 yards and catching two of his three targets for no additional yards. The Arizona product played 55 total snaps (33 offensive and 22 on special teams) during his five appearances this season, and he's likely to compete for reserve role in Houston's running back room this summer.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Taylor was elevated to the Texans' active roster was to provide backfield insurance in case Joe Mixon (ankle) was unable to play in Saturday's divisional-round game against the Chiefs. Mixon was able to suit up, which left Taylor to be a healthy scratch in the loss. Taylor appeared in five regular-season games for Houston during the 2024 campaign and finished with 10 carries for 44 yards while adding two catches (on three targets) for zero yards.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not needed for divisional round Taylor (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round clash against Kansas City.

Impact Taylor was elevated from Houston's practice squad Friday as a consequence of lead running back Joe Mixon (ankle) being deemed questionable to face the Chiefs. However, Mixon is active Saturday, so Taylor isn't needed for depth in the backfield. Taylor played in five games during the regular season, with his most recent action coming in Week 10 versus Detroit.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted as insurance option The Texans announced Friday that Taylor has been elevated from the practice squad for Saturday's road divisional-round matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Taylor will be available for Houston as insurance option behind Joe Mixon (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable. The starting running back appears to be trending in the right direction, however, and even if Mixon were to miss time, Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale would stand to handle the majority of the Texans' backfield reps.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Houston Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Taylor had played in five games with Houston this season, seeing 10 carries and turning that into 44 yards. The Arizona product was waived by the team Monday, but after clearing waivers has found a home back on their practice squad where he started his 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Houston The Texans waived Taylor on Monday.

Impact Before being waived Monday, Taylor appeared in five games with the Texans this season, taking 10 carries for 44 yards and catching two of his three targets for no yardage. If the 26-year-old running back goes unclaimed on waivers, he could very well end up back on the Texans' practice squad.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely on active roster Week 10 Taylor is expected to be on the active roster for Sunday night's game against Detroit, as Dameon Pierce has been ruled out for Week 10.

Impact Taylor was signed to the 53-man roster ahead of last week's contest, in which Pierce was inactive, and had three carries for 23 yards in a loss to the Jets. He's expected to be third on the depth chart behind Joe Mixon and Dare Ogunbowale.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three touches in loss Taylor carried three times for 23 yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets.

Impact Taylor was signed to the 53-man roster, as the Texans were without Dameon Pierce (groin), and was on the field for six snaps. Dare Ogunbowale (29 snaps) moved up to second on depth chart while Taylor filled a role similar to when he was activated from the practice squad for two games earlier this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Texans signed Taylor off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Taylor was elevated by the Texans to the active roster three times this season, and by being signed to the 53-man squad, he'll be able to suit up for Houston again. He'll serve as the Texans' No. 3 running back behind Joe Mixon and Dare Ogunbowale for Thursday's game against the Jets due to Dameon Pierce being ruled out with a groin injury. Taylor has logged seven carries for 21 yards while adding two catches for no gain across his three regular-season outings.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Taylor was elevated for the third consecutive game, failing to record any stats while playing 13 snaps on special teams in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills. The running back will need to be signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game with the Texans this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Taylor will be elevated for a third-straight week as top running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) continue to be hampered with injuries. Taylor saw additional playing time in Week 4 against the Jaguars, during which he turned six carries into 18 yards with three of those runs coming in the red zone. Mixon has been already ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, and if Pierce were also to be inactive, Taylor would be the No. 4 running back behind Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Taylor will be elevated for a third straight week, as top running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) continue to be hampered with injuries. Taylor saw additional playing time in Week 4 against the Jaguars, during which he turned six carries into 18 yards with three of those runs coming in the red zone. Mixon has been already ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, and if Pierce were also to be inactive, Taylor would be the No. 4 running back behind Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact The running back was elevated for Sunday's win over the Jaguars with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) out. Taylor played on 16 of 75 offensive snaps, carried the ball six times for 18 yards and did not catch his only target. Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale led Houston's backfield with 30 and 29 snaps, respectively.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets more work Week 4 Taylor had six carries for 18 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Jaguars in Week 4.

Impact Taylor, who was elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week, had a touch or target in all four quarters, including a couple of red-zone carries. His snap count increased from 10 in Week 3 to 16 in Sunday's win. The absence of Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) has created opportunities for players further down the depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 4 The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Taylor will be elevated for a second-straight week due to Dameon Pierce (hamstring) being ruled out and Joe Mixon (ankle) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Taylor played 13 snaps (10 on offense, three on special teams) in Week 3 against the Vikings and finished with one carry for three yards along with two catches for zero yards.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The running back was elevated for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) out with injuries. Taylor played on 10 of 67 offensive snaps and recorded one carry for three yards and two catches for zero yards. Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale led the Houston backfield with 29 and 28 offensive snaps, respectively.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Taylor had one carry for three yards and caught both his targets for zero yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact The Texans were down their top two running backs and elevated Taylor from the practice squad for the first time this season. He had a modicum of experience in three seasons with the Patriots and could be around as a fourth back if injuries to Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) linger.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Taylor had one carry for three yards and caught both his targets for zero yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact The Texans were down their top two running backs and elevated Taylor from the practice squad for the first time this season. He has a modicum of experience in three seasons with the Patriots and could be around as a fourth back if injuries to Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) linger.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 3 The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The move comes with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) both ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings. If he's active for Sunday's contest, Taylor will serve as the Texans' No. 4 running back behind Cam Akers, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Houston Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The running back was waived by the team Tuesday. Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with Houston in January after spending the second half of 2023 on the team's practice squad. In the preseason, he carried the ball 19 times for 85 yards, returned a kick for 29 yards and three punts for 15 yards.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Texans Houston waived Taylor on Tuesday.

Impact Taylor spent the second half of 2023 on the Texans' practice squad after failing to make the Patriots' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He signed a reserve/future contract with Houston in January and entered training camp competing for both a running back depth spot and a return role on special teams. Across four preseason outings, Taylor had 19 carries into 85 yards and added two catches on four targets for 11 yards. In addition, he registered a 29-yard kickoff return and turned three punt returns into 15 yards. Taylor could be invited back by Houston to join the practice squad for 2024, but he may look to join a roster elsewhere assuming he goes unclaimed off waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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