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2024 Rushing
| STATS |
ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Top J.J. Taylor News
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J.J. Taylor: Back with practice squad
Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: Elevated from practice squad
The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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J.J. Taylor: Back to practice squad
Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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 failed to bring in his only target. Cam Akers and Dare Ogunbowale led Houston's backfield with 30 and 29 snaps, respectively.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: Gets more work in Week 4
Taylor had six carries for 18 yards and failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Jaguars.
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, but that window for Taylor could close as soon as Week 5's game against the Bills.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: Elevated for Week 4
The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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.
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J.J. Taylor: Reverts to practice squad
Taylor reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: 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.
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.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: Elevated for Week 3
The Texans elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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.
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J.J. Taylor: Staying with Houston
Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday.
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.
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J.J. Taylor: Let go by Texans
Houston waived Taylor on Tuesday.
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.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: 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.
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.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: 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.
Taylor is on the fringes of the backfield depth chart, but he has significant collegiate experience returning kicks (kickoffs, not punts) and also filled that role on occasion while with New England the last three seasons. It would seem his clearest path to a roster spot would be via special teams.
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Texans' J.J. Taylor: Signs future deal with Houston
The Texans signed Taylor to a reserve/future contract Monday.
After being cut by the Patriots following training camp, Taylor eventually landed on Houston's practice squad back in October and spent the rest of the season there. Taylor has 52 career carries for 156 yards (3.0 YPC) and two touchdowns across 12 appearances. He'll try to make an impression this offseason.
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J.J. Taylor: Headed to Houston
Taylor signed with the Texans' practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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.
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J.J. Taylor: Among roster cuts
The Patriots waived Taylor on Tuesday.
With Ty Montgomery and Kevin Harris also having been let go by the team Tuesday, Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott are the only running backs on the 53-man roster following initial cut-downs. Look for additional moves to occur in the coming days, and with that in mind it's possible that Taylor could return to the mix once the dust settles.
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Patriots' J.J. Taylor: Plays briefly
Taylor had one carry for three yards and one catch for 10 yards in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Titans.
Taylor made a brief appearance in the first quarter, while second-year pros Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong both got extensive playing time. Chad Graff of The Athletic notes that Harris and Strong started the summer ahead of Taylor on the depth chart but may not have maintained that position. With Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott both locks to make the 53-man roster, the Patriots probably have only one or two RB spots left and will now have to choose between Taylor, Harris, Strong and Ty Montgomery (leg).
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-6, 185 lbs |
| Birthplace: Corona, CA |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Arizona |
| Experience: 3 |