J.J. TAYLOR NEWS

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 for 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

Undersized defensive tackle Elijah Chatman catching on with Giants after chase that went viral

Undrafted defensive tackle Elijah Chatman had caught the attention of the New York Giants' coaching staff long before he became an internet sensation this past week

AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Makes impact in return game Taylor had one carry for three yards, returned one punt for 10 yards and had a kickoff return for 29 yards in Friday's 20-12 win over the Steelers.

Impact Taylor was the third back in the game with his lone carry coming late in the first half. That places him ahead of Cam Akers and Jawhar Jordan, both of whom played in the second half. Taylor was one of five players to return a punt or kickoff but was the lone player given opportunities for both.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing leader Thursday Taylor rushed for 16 yards on six carries and returned one punt for four yards in Thursday's 21-17 preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Taylor is on the fringes of the backfield depth chart, but he has significant collegiate experience returning kicks (kickoffs, not punts) and did some while with New England the last three seasons. It would seem his clearest path to a roster spot would be as a special teamer.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Houston Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Taylor will head to Houston after being released from the Patriots in August. The 25-year-old has 18 career rushes for 77 yards and touchdown, and will now provide the team insurance at running back.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Houston Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Taylor will head to Houston after being released from the Patriots in August. The 25-year-old has 18 career rushes for 77 yards and touchdown, and will now provide the team insurance at running back.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

J.J. Taylor wants to do more than just make the cut with the Patriots Running back J.J. Taylor was impressive throughout training camp and the preseason. Entering his fourth season, Taylor has primarily been a...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

J.J. Taylor explodes on 14-yard catch and run New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor explodes on 14-yard catch and run.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

J.J. Taylor shows off speed on 15-yard run New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor shows off speed on 15-yard run.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

J.J. Taylor catches for an 8-yard Gain vs. Houston Texans J.J. Taylor catches for an 8-yard Gain vs. Houston Texans, 08/10/2023

AUGUST 11, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Taylor impresses at Spring Showcase JJ Taylor was one of the bright spots of Arizona's Spring Showcase.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Video: JJ Taylor Video interview with JJ Taylor after the Spring Showcase.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Spring Overview: RB's When healthy Arizona has as good a running game as anyone in he conference. If Rich Rodriguez is to be believed, both Nick Wilson and J.J. T...

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Sticking with New England Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday.

Impact Taylor has spent all three seasons of his NFL career with New England, though he bounced back and forth between the practice squad and active roster this regular season. As a result, the 25-year-old recorded a career-low 10 carries in 2022 while appearing in fewer than five games for the first time in his career. Taylor will now look to compete for a roster spot among the Patriots' crowded running backs corps heading into the 2023 campaign.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Taylor (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact With Damien Harris back in action Sunday, Taylor and Kevin Harris are inactive Sunday, with Rhamondre Stevenson and Pierre Strong rounding out the team's Week 11 backfield. Taylor is off the fantasy radar as long as both Damien Harris and Stevenson remain available.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as backup to Stevenson Taylor rushed the ball 10 times for nine yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts. He added one reception for eight yards.

Impact Taylor mixed in behind Rhamondre Stevenson throughout the game, though half of his carries came in the fourth quarter when the Patriots were up multiple scores. He wasn't impressive with his opportunity, as his longest rush went for only five yards and he averaged under one yard per carry. Taylor was signed to the active roster prior to Sunday's game, but he will likely be relegated primarily to special-teams duties in Week 11 -- New England has a Week 10 bye -- assuming Damien Harris (illness) can return.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Patriots signed Taylor to the active roster Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Taylor failed to secure a roster spot with New England out of training camp but stuck around on the practice squad. He has yet to be active for a game this season but will likely have the chance to serve a special teams role for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Cannon, J.J. Taylor Included In Four Roster Moves For Patriots vs. Colts New England also elevated two players from their practice squad for their Week 9 matchup at Gillette Stadium.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patriots waive RB J.J Taylor during busy day of cuts New England waived running back J. J. Taylor on Tuesday

AUGUST 30, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Patriots cut RB J.J. Taylor, two veteran defenders who could return soon The Patriots just released another running back and two defenders.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Starts first preseason game Taylor rushed five times for 16 yards and caught his only target for 11 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.

Impact Taylor got the start at running back ahead of rookies Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong with both Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson getting the night off, but he didn't do much with the opportunity, rushing for just 3.2 yards per carry. Strong averaged a more robust 4.2 yards on his six attempts, while Harris was the only one of the three to score a touchdown. Even with James White no longer in the mix after announcing his retirement, Taylor could find himself on the outside looking in when final cuts come around if he allows both rookies to outplay him, so he'll be looking for a bounce-back performance when New England continues preseason play Aug. 19 against the Panthers.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' first-round draftee Cole Strange helps create room for J.J. Taylor 11-yard catch-and-run New England Patriots' first-round draftee Cole Strange helps create room for running back J.J. Taylor 11-yard catch-and-run.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Logs 19 carries this past season Taylor finished the 2021 season with 19 carries for 37 yards and two TDs to go along with four catches (on four targets) for eight yards in five games.

Impact Though the Patriots' running back group endured some injuries this past season, Taylor didn't see much volume in his second campaign as a pro. He's under contract with New England through 2022, so the 5-foot-6, 185-pounder is in line to reprise a depth role (behind Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson) in the team's backfield next season.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18, 2022 • SCOUT.COM

Inactive Sunday Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact With Rhamondre Stevenson back from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Taylor is the odd man out Sunday, with Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden also on hand versus Jacksonville.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE