The Jets placed Taylor on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue Sunday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Taylor sustained an injury at an early point in training camp, according to Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site, though it's unclear exactly when or how this issue arose. The 28-year-old wideout appeared in three games while on the practice squad last year, securing two of four targets for 13 yards. Taylor previously looked like he had a solid chance to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster, but he'll now be forced to sit out the entire 2024 campaign unless he's let go from IR with an injury settlement.
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Status
IR - Undisclosed - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest Malik Taylor news
Team
New York Jets
Birthdate
12/21/1995 (28)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'1", 220 lbs
Birthplace
Flint, MI, USA
Position
WR
College
Ferris State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
New York Jets
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Green Bay Packers
2019-2022
(4 seasons)
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The Jets placed Taylor on injured reserve with an undisclosed issue Sunday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Taylor sustained an injury at an early point in training camp, according to Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site, though it's unclear exactly when or how this issue arose. The 28-year-old wideout appeared in three games while on the practice squad last year, securing two of four targets for 13 yards. Taylor previously looked like he had a solid chance to earn a spot on the final 53-man roster, but he'll now be forced to sit out the entire 2024 campaign unless he's let go from IR with an injury settlement.
Taylor was elevated from the practice squad for the Week 10 loss, marking the third time he has been elevated. He has two catches across those three games. With Taylor out of elevations, the Jets will have to add the wide receiver to the active roster in order to use him again on game days this season.
Taylor was called up for the second straight game Monday. In Week 8 at the Giants, he did not draw a target in 22 offensive snaps.
Taylor joined the Jets' practice squad on Sept. 12 after being cut by the team ahead of the 53-man roster deadline at the end of training camp. He last played for the Packers in 2021 and was mostly utilized on special teams over 10 games that season. He could see some playing time Sunday against the Giants on special teams and potentially as a depth wide receiver with Randall Cobb (shoulder) and Irvin Charles (shoulder) both dealing with injuries.