Malik Taylor Explained

Malik Taylor
Current Team:New York Jets
Number:86
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 December 1995
Birth Place:Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:220
High School:Hill-McCloy
(Montrose, Michigan)
College:Ferris State (2014–2017)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:93
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Rushing yards
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Return yards
Statvalue5:264
Pfr:TaylMa01

Malik Taylor (born December 21, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ferris State.

College career

Taylor finished his college career with 121 receptions and 2,091 yards.[1] Taylor received All-GLIAC honors his junior season but suffered a season ending injury his senior year.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted, Taylor signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 27.[3] Taylor was waived on May 14, 2019.[4]

Green Bay Packers

On July 19, 2019, Taylor signed with the Green Bay Packers.[5] Taylor was waived on August 31[6] and signed to the practice squad on September 1.[7]

On September 5, 2020, it was announced Taylor had made the 53-man roster.[8] Taylor made his NFL debut Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.[9] Taylor pulled in his first career reception for 20 yards on a 4th down against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4.[10] Taylor caught his first touchdown in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.[11]

On May 21, 2021, Taylor signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Packers.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on December 24.[13] He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team.[14] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.[15] He was released on September 15.

New York Jets

On December 29, 2022, Taylor was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[17] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 12.[18] [19] Taylor was elevated to the active roster on November 6.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[21] He was placed on injured reserve on August 18, 2024.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
GB15156613.22610 0
GB10 0 2 14 7.0 7 0 1 1
GB0 0
NYJ3 0 2 13 6.5 7 0 0 0
Total 28 1 9 93 8.9 26 1 1 1
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deutsch . Jonathan . April 27, 2019 . Former Montrose star Malik Taylor signs with Tampa Bay . October 30, 2020 . WEYI.
  2. Web site: Wallner . Peter J. . April 28, 2019 . Undrafted players from Michigan's small colleges who will get NFL look . October 30, 2020 . mlive . en.
  3. April 27, 2019 . Ferris State Senior Receiver Malik Taylor Earns NFL Opportunity With Tampa Bay . October 10, 2020 . Ferris State Athletics.
  4. Web site: May 14, 2019 . Malik Taylor: Out of Tampa Bay . October 30, 2020 . CBS Sports.
  5. Web site: July 19, 2019 . Packers sign WR Malik Taylor . October 30, 2020 . packers.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: August 30, 2019 . Packers set their roster . October 30, 2020 . WBAY.
  7. Web site: September 1, 2019 . Green Bay Packers sign 10 players to practice squad . October 30, 2020 . WBAY.
  8. Web site: Hodkiewicz . Wes . September 5, 2020 . 5 things to know about the Packers' roster decisions . October 30, 2020 . packers.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – September 13th, 2020 . October 10, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers – October 5th, 2020 . October 10, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Savage . Brendan . Malik Taylor of Montrose and Ferris State scores first NFL touchdown . October 30, 2020 . M Live. October 25, 2020 .
  12. Web site: Malik Turner signs ERFA tender . May 21, 2021 . May 21, 2021 . profootballtalk.nbcsports.com.
  13. Web site: Packers activate DL Kenny Clark from reserve/COVID-19 list. Packers.com. December 24, 2021.
  14. Web site: Packers re-sign six as offseason program gets going. profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. April 18, 2022.
  15. Web site: Packers sign S De'Vante Cross. packers.com. August 17, 2022. August 17, 2022. August 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220829125450/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-s-de-vante-cross-2022. dead.
  16. Web site: Jets Sign WR Malik Taylor to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 29, 2022.
  17. Web site: Jets Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 9, 2023.
  18. Web site: Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players. Lange, Randy. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. August 29, 2023.
  19. Web site: Jets Sign WR Malik Taylor to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 12, 2023.
  20. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . Jets Elevate OL Xavier Newman, WR Malik Taylor vs. Chargers . newyorkjets.com . 7 November 2023.
  21. Web site: Jets Sign Nine Players to Reserve/Future Contracts. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 8, 2024.