Houston Texans running back J.J. Taylor has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is noteworthy because it probably means lead back Joe Mixon (ankle) is probably trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's game. Taylor was elevated last week as well with Mixon on the sideline. He rushed the ball once for three yards on hauled in both his targets for two yards through the air. He should serve as the emergency back behind Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale, assuming Mixon is out. Fantasy managers who have Mixon rostered should go ahead and prepare a backup plan for Week 4.
Sep 28, 2024 6:52 PM EST
New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor had one carry for three yards and one catch for 10 yards in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. He briefly appeared in Friday's game while Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris handled most of the touches. The 25-year-old is competing with Harris, Strong, and Ty Montgomery for a spot on the Patriots running back depth chart behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott. He had 10 carries for nine yards and caught his only target for eight yards in his only game for the Patriots in 2022. Taylor is fighting for a spot on New England's 53-man roster but is far from being fantasy-relevant in 2023.
Aug 26, 2023 8:28 AM EST
Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2023 8:43 PM EST
The Patriots have signed Taylor to their practice squad.
Nov 24, 2022 2:07 PM EST
Taylor was released by the Patriots on Monday.
Nov 21, 2022 3:08 PM EST
Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Nov 20, 2022 9:04 AM EST
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.
Nov 6, 2022 8:58 PM EST
The Patriots signed Taylor to the active roster Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Nov 5, 2022 8:21 PM EST
Taylor has been added to the Patriots' practice squad.
Aug 31, 2022 3:23 PM EST
The Patriots are slated to waive Taylor, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Aug 30, 2022 11:12 AM EST
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.
Aug 11, 2022 8:38 PM EST
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.
Jan 21, 2022 11:26 AM EST
Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Jan 2, 2022 8:53 AM EST
Taylor didn't see any snaps in Sunday's 33-21 loss to the Bills.
Dec 27, 2021 9:54 AM EST
Taylor is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Dec 26, 2021 8:45 AM EST
Taylor (undisclosed) has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Dec 22, 2021 9:58 AM EST
Taylor has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Nov 29, 2021 2:49 PM EST
Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Nov 28, 2021 8:49 AM EST
Taylor is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Falcons.
Nov 18, 2021 4:10 PM EST
Taylor, who was on the field for 13 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-7 win over the Browns, carried six times for 11 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Nov 15, 2021 9:39 AM EST