The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they signed free-agent tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor and defensive lineman Raequan Williams while waiving tight end Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Deal, Taylor and Williams impressed Detroit's coaching staff enough after trying out in the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. Deal will provide depth for the Lions behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright if he makes the team after recording 17 catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns in 65 games (19 starts) over six seasons at Auburn. Taylor was on Injured Reserve all of last year with the New York Jets due to an undisclosed injury, but evidently he's healthy now. The 29-year-old entered the NFL in 2020 with the Green Bay Packers and has just nine catches on 13 targets for 93 yards and one touchdown in 28 games (one start) over three seasons.
May 12, 2025 9:38 PM EST
Taylor caught one of two targets for 57 yards in Thursday's 21-16 preseason loss to the Browns.
Aug 4, 2023 10:30 AM EST
The Jets signed Taylor to a reserve/future contract Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Jan 9, 2023 5:45 PM EST
New York signed Taylor to the practice squad Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Dec 29, 2022 8:27 AM EST
Taylor (undisclosed) tried out for Atlanta on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Nov 30, 2022 11:48 AM EST
Taylor (undisclosed) was waived from the Packers' injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Sep 15, 2022 2:54 PM EST
Turner (undisclosed) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve list Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Aug 18, 2022 3:12 PM EST
The Packers waived Taylor (undisclosed) with an injury designation Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Aug 17, 2022 9:22 AM EST
Taylor (shoulder) practiced Sunday for the first time during training camp, but he was wearing a non-contact jersey, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Aug 7, 2022 10:51 AM EST
Taylor did not participate in the Packers' Family Night practice Friday due to a shoulder injury, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 5, 2022 6:29 PM EST
The Packers tendered Taylor as an exclusive rights free agent Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Mar 17, 2022 3:18 PM EST
Taylor (shoulder) was moved to injured reserve Friday, per the team's official site.
Dec 24, 2021 1:13 PM EST
Taylor (shoulder) won't play Saturday against the Browns, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Dec 23, 2021 2:29 PM EST
Taylor (abdomen) will play Sunday against the Ravens, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Dec 19, 2021 12:15 PM EST
Taylor is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears due to an abdominal injury.
Dec 12, 2021 7:25 PM EST
Taylor (abdomen) logged a full practice Thursday.
Dec 9, 2021 3:22 PM EST
Taylor (abdomen) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Rams, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Nov 26, 2021 3:38 PM EST
Taylor (abdomen) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Nov 25, 2021 10:06 AM EST
Taylor will not play in Sunday's matchup with the Vikings due to an abdomen injury, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Nov 19, 2021 5:12 PM EST
The Packers reinstated Taylor (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Oct 26, 2021 2:14 PM EST
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