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Clear of injury report Taylor (undisclosed) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor was unavailable for Week 11 due to an unspecified injury, but he was back on the practice field Wednesday. The 22-year-old hasn't seen game action since Week 3, and that's unlikely to change this weekend with Sony Michel back from injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 11 The Patriots have ruled Taylor (undisclosed) out ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Texans.

Impact Taylor has not seen any action since Week 3 and is now dealing with an undisclosed injury. However, with Sony Michel (quadriceps) activated off IR and Damien Harris (chest/ankle), James White and Rex Burkhead all expected to be available, Taylor would have had a hard time getting on the field regardless.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Taylor (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't logged any action since Week 3, despite injuries and other absences plaguing the Patriots backfield. With Sony Michel (quadriceps) not playing Sunday but poised to return from IR soon, Taylor may be a regular healthy scratch moving forward with Damien Harris, James White and Rex Burkhead all available.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Off Week 10 injury report Taylor (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Taylor started the week with a pair of limited practices but upgraded to a full session Friday, clearing him to suit up for the Sunday Night Football clash with the Ravens. How much usage he'll see in a backfield that also features Damien Harris (ankle/chest), James White and Rex Burkhead remains to be seen.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to work Taylor (illness) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Chris Mason of Mass Live reports.

Impact Taylor was forced to miss Monday's win over the Jets with the ailment, but he appears on track for a return in Week 10. His return should affect much from an offensive perspective, however, as the running back has been a healthy scratch for every game he's been healthy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Taylor (illness) will not play Monday against the Jets, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Taylor was held out all week with an illness, but the running back had been a healthy scratch even when he's healthy. With 19 players either out or listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets, depth might be a major question mark for the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice again Taylor (illness) is not practicing Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor, who has been a healthy scratch for New England since Week 3, has now missed back-to-back practices due to illness. Even if he's able to retake the practice field prior to Monday's game against the Jets, it seems probable that Taylor will once again be left out of the main offensive gameplan.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Taylor (illness) was a non-participant during the Patriots' practice session Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact In what constituted New England's longest injury report of the season Thursday, Taylor was among the 17 players who had limited or no availability at practice. The rookie out of Arizona State has not logged a game appearance for the Patriots since Week 3, though this update marks his first reported injury or illness-related absence of 2020.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 6 Taylor is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact With fellow running back Sony Michel (quad/illness) unavailable, the Patriots' Week 6 backfield duties will be handled by Damien Harris, James White and Rex Burkhead.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Inactive List Reaction: New Backup QB; J.J. Taylor Inactive - NESN.com Jarrett Stidham is the New England Patriots' new backup quarterback with Brian Hoyer on the inactive list.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • NESN.COM

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OCTOBER 3, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Why Patriots Rookie J.J. Taylor Knew He'd Be 'Great Fit' For New England - NESN.com Long before he entered the NFL, undrafted rookie running back J.J. Taylor had the New England Patriots in his sights.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • NESN.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Logs 11 carries in Week 3 Taylor was on the field for 15 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 36-20 win over the Raiders, logging a team-high 11 carries for 43 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports...

Impact Taylor, who didn't catch his only passing target in the contest, isn't going to lead the team in carries too often, but a run-heavy game plan, coupled with the absence of James White (personal), afforded Taylor an opportunity to see added touches Week 3. Meanwhile, Sony Michel rushed for 117 yards on nine carries, and Rex Burkhead turned his six carries into 49 yards and a pair of rushing scores. With Damien Harris (finger) possibly back this week, Taylor's role this coming Sunday against the Chiefs may not be a big one.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel & J.J. Taylor raise their games at just right time | Boston Sports Journal Boston's fast-growing, fully-credentialed, flying-everywhere collection of professional journalists covering Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celt...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • BOSTONSPORTSJOURNAL.COM

Patriots' Cam Newton Reveals Nicknames For J.J. Taylor, Josh McDaniels - NESN.com You now can add two more to Cam Newton's running list of nicknames for members of the New England Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • NESN.COM

Logs one carry in Week 2 Taylor saw just one snap on offense in Sunday's 35-30 loss to the Seahawks, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact That came in the third quarter of the contest, when Taylor lost a yard on his sole carry of the evening. The rookie also returned three kickoffs for 69 yards. Taylor remains behind Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead in the Patriots' running back pecking order and is off the fantasy radar for now.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four carries in opener Taylor was on the field for nine of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the process, Taylor carried four times for 28 yards and caught his only target for four yards. Though it's encouraging to see Taylor get a handful of touches in his NFL debut, he's still behind Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead in the Patriots' running back pecking order.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Taylor has been added to the Patriots' active roster.

Impact Taylor gets a promotion from the team's practice squad, with fellow running back Damien Harris (finger) on IR and set to miss at least three games. The 5-foot-6, 185-pounder probably won't see a big role for the team initially, but Taylor has drawn comparisons to Dion Lewis, so he could end up working his way into a change-of-pace role for the Patriots in time.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Taylor cleared waivers Sunday and landed on the Patriots' practice squad, Andrew Callahan of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 5-foot-5, 185-pound running back was seeking a change-of-pace role, but the Patriots are set at the position with Sony Michel, Damien Harris (finger), James White and Rex Burkhead returning to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by New England The Patriots have waived Taylor.

Impact Taylor looked good in training camp, drawing Dion Lewis comparisons. He's a candidate to land on New England's practice squad if he isn't claimed on waivers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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