J.J. TAYLOR NEWS

No-go Thursday Taylor (quadriceps) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact Taylor game into the game drawing the questionable tag after managing his practice reps throughout the week, but he'll miss another game. Damien Harris, James White and Sony Michel are the active running backs for New England this week.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for TNF Taylor (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact Taylor has yet to see action in a game since Week 3 against the Raiders, dealing with illness and injuries over that span. Taylor was a limited participant at practice all week and appears to be trending toward a true game-time decision. Even if he is healthy enough to suit up Sunday, it's likely he won't impact the game from a fantasy perspective.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Taylor (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact The 22-year-old received the questionable tag after working as a limited practice participant all week, and he won't be available Sunday. Damien Harris, James White and Sony Michel are the active running backs for New England this week.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable The Patriots have listed Taylor (quadriceps) as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

Impact Taylor was a limited participant at practice all week and appears to be trending toward a true game-time decision. Even if he does get the green light, the 22-year-old has not seen any action on the field since Week 3 mainly due to coaching decisions.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Taylor (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 22-year-old was considered questionable with the quad injury and won't be available for Sunday's contest. Taylor hasn't seen game action since Week 3, though he's mostly been inactive as a coaching decision.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable ahead of Week 12 Taylor (quadriceps) is questionable for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor's status has fluctuated throughout the week, as he was cleared of an undisclosed injury that held him out of the Week 11 matchup with Texans. However, he reappeared on the injury report Thursday and did not practice. He upgraded to limited participation on Friday, giving him a chance to suit up Sunday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Taylor (quadriceps) did not participate during the Patriots' practice session Thursday.

Impact Taylor was held out of action Week 11 against the Texans because of an undisclosed issue, and he's gone without a game appearance since Week 3. An illness had been beleaguering Taylor in recent weeks, but now he's dealing with an injury of another variety as a Sunday matchup against the Cardinals approaches. With Rex Burkhead potentially having suffered a torn ACL during last Sunday's loss to the Texans, Taylor could be in line for increased opportunities down the stretch if able to get healthy.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

FOR A FRIEND: Late teammate 'Tank' never far from Pats RB J.J. Taylor's mind J.J. Taylor sat in front of his locker just moments before the biggest game of his life. Quiet, he was staring at the silver helmet in his h...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

FOR A FRIEND: Late teammate 'Tank' never far from Pats RB J.J. Taylor's mind J.J. Taylor sat in front of his locker just moments before the biggest game of his life. Quiet, he was staring at the silver helmet in his h...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

FOR A FRIEND: Late teammate 'Tank' never far from Pats RB J.J. Taylor's mind J.J. Taylor sat in front of his locker just moments before the biggest game of his life. Quiet, he was staring at the silver helmet in his h...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

FOR A FRIEND: Late teammate 'Tank' never far from Pats RB J.J. Taylor's mind J.J. Taylor sat in front of his locker just moments before the biggest game of his life. Quiet, he was staring at the silver helmet in his h...

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

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