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  • Logs strong 2025 campaign

    Taylor tallied 83 tackles (59 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and 11 passes defended with two interceptions across 17 appearances in 2025.

    Analysis: Taylor posted slightly lower production following his career-best 2024 campaign. He still finished with 75 or more tackles for the third straight season, and he has recorded double-digit passes defended in all four seasons of his career. The 2022 second-rounder has had a strong start to his career, which should set him up for a solid payday this offseason.

    Published: Thu, Jan 8 at 6:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes down QB in Week 16 victory

    Taylor recorded seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 29-6 win against the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: Taylor's third-quarter sack of rookie QB Brady Cook helped force a Jets punt. It was the second sack of the campaign for Taylor, with his first coming Week 1 against Arizona. Taylor has remained a steady presence in the Saints' secondary and has 70 tackles (including the pair of sacks) and seven defensed passes, including two interceptions, through 15 games this season.

    Published: Tue, Dec 23 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six stops in loss

    Taylor recorded six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 24-10 loss to Atlanta.

    Analysis: Taylor was able to match his season-high five solo stops while he finished with at least six takedowns for the third straight game. The cornerback is now up to 56 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 11 contests this year.

    Published: Tue, Nov 25 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks off pass in Week 10 win

    Taylor tallied five tackles (four solo) and in interception in Sunday's 17-7 victory versus Carolina.

    Analysis: Taylor played a big role in the Saints' win, intercepting Bryce Young early in the fourth quarter with New Orleans clinging to a three-point lead. The Saints scored a touchdown on their ensuing drive, leading to their second victory of the campaign. The pickoff was Taylor's first of the campaign and marked his first interception since the 2023 season.

    Published: Mon, Nov 10 at 6:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared to play Week 9

    Taylor (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Taylor was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder issue, but the 2022 second-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and four pass defenses through the first eight games of the regular season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Taylor (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Taylor was a limited practice participant all week due to a shoulder injury likely sustained in the Week 8 loss to the Buccaneers. The Tennessee product has impressed through eight appearances this season, recording 36 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and four passes defended. If he misses his first game of the season in Week 9, expect Michael Davis to have an expanded role as a boundary corner.

    Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing shoulder issue

    Taylor (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Taylor played nearly all of New Orleans' defensive snaps in Week 8 versus the Buccaneers, so it's not clear when he hurt his shoulder. He'll get two more opportunities to upgrade to full participation at practice before the Saints release their last practice report of the week Friday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes seven stops in Week 7 loss

    Taylor finished with seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: Taylor dealt with a knee issue early in the week but was able to start and play his usual near-every-down role. The fourth-year cornerback ended second on the Saints in tackles with his second-highest tally of the season. Taylor has registered 34 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three defensed passes through seven games this season.

    Published: Wed, Oct 22 at 8:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Taylor (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

    Analysis: The cornerback was limited during Wednesday's session. Taylor played on 61 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to New England, so his return to practice should indicate that his knee issue is minor. The fourth-year pro has 27 tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups in 2025.

    Published: Thu, Oct 16 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nursing knee issue

    Taylor (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Taylor was on the field as much as any New Orleans cornerback in Week 6 versus the Patriots, so it's not obvious when he suffered the knee injury. He'll have two more chances to practice in full before the Saints publish their final practice report of the week Friday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 15 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets to QB in Week 1

    Taylor recording two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in a loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Taylor's sack of Kyler Murray came late in the fourth quarter and forced a Cardinals punt that allowed the Saints a final drive to try to come back from a six-point deficit. The 2022 second-round draft pick posted a career-high 4.0 sacks last season, and he's off to a strong start in that category in 2025. However, Taylor logged a modest 55 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps Sunday. That may have been due to the groin injury he dealt with during the week leading up to the contest.

    Published: Tue, Sep 9 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 1

    Taylor (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Taylor was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but evidently looked good enough Friday to erase any doubts about his availability for Sunday's regular-season opener. He's set to occupy a starting cornerback role again in 2025 after starting 28 games over the previous two seasons for the Saints and notching 30 passes defensed over that span.

    Published: Fri, Sep 5 at 11:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again Thursday

    Taylor (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: A groin injury has limited Taylor's participation in each of the first two practices of the week. A full practice Friday would likely clear him of any injury tag heading into Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals, though the 2022 second-rounder would still be on track to play with a limited practice. If Taylor is unable to play Sunday, the Saints would turn to Quincy Riley, Rejzohn Wright or Isaac Yiadom to start at outside corner opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry.

    Published: Thu, Sep 4 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice

    Taylor (groin) was a limited participant in New Orleans' practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Taylor is still dealing with a groin injury he picked up in August, casting doubt on his availability for Sunday's season opener versus the Cardinals. He initially tried playing through the injury before consulting with the team's medical staff. He'll serve as one of the team's starting cornerbacks once healthy.

    Published: Wed, Sep 3 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not playing Sunday

    Taylor (groin) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Jaguars, Erin Summers of the Saints' official site reports.

    Analysis: Taylor has been dealing with a groin injury this past week and won't suit up for Sunday's contest. His absence opens the door for Rico Payton, Isaac Yiadom and Quincy Riley to see snaps with the first-team defense at outside corner opposite Kool-Aid McKinstry. Taylor's last chance to see preseason action is Saturday against Denver.

    Published: Sun, Aug 17 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with groin injury

    Taylor is currently battling a groin injury, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Taylor popped up on the injury report Tuesday, though it's currently unclear how long he'll be sidelined for. The 26-year-old is coming off career year last season, when he recorded 89 tackles (61 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and 16 pass breakups across 17 regular-season appearances with the Saints. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting cornerbacks once again during the upcoming campaign.

    Published: Tue, Aug 12 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs career highs in 2024

    Taylor totaled 89 tackles (61 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and 16 pass breakups across 17 regular-season appearances with the Saints in 2024.

    Analysis: Taylor's production continued to ascend during his third season with the Saints, as he tallied career highs in tackles, sacks and passes defended. The 2022 second-round pick also finished third on the team in tackles behind linebackers Demario Davis (136) and Pete Werner (92). Taylor's emergence as one of the best up-and-coming players on the Saints' defense should set him up for a prominent role in 2025, which will also be the final season of his rookie contract.

    Published: Mon, Jan 13 at 4:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Impresses in Week 11

    Taylor recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and two passes defended in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.

    Analysis: The third-year pro from Tennessee has capitalized on increased opportunities since Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was traded to Washington in early November, recording 17 total tackles and two passes defended in the Saints' last two contests. Taylor now leads New Orleans' defense in passes defended (12) and tackles for loss (seven) through the team's first 11 games. He's expected to continue making plays when the Saints host the Rams in Week 13.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes nine stops in Week 10

    Taylor totaled nine tackles (seven solo) against Atlanta in Sunday's 20-17 victory.

    Analysis: Taylor tied for second on the Saints in tackles behind Demario Davis, who made 10 stops. The nine tackles by Taylor tied the season-high mark he first established in Week 2 against Dallas. Taylor is having a strong season with 58 tackles (42 solo), including a career-high 4.0 sacks, 10 defensed passes and two forced fumbles through 10 games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Thursday

    Taylor (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough but carries no injury designation into Thursday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Taylor injured his shoulder during Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers. Even with the Saints on a short week, the injury doesn't appear severe enough for the 2022 second-round pick to carry an injury tag into Thursday's contest. Through the first six games of the regular season, Taylor has logged 35 tackles (26 solo), including 3.5 sacks, five passes defended and two forced fumbles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains shoulder injury

    Taylor (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.

    Analysis: It appears Taylor picked up a shoulder injury in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, despite playing 54 defensive snaps and recording six total tackles and one pass defended. If the third-year cornerback is unable to suit up for Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos, expect rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry to see increased work with the Saints' first-team defense.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full Thursday

    Taylor (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Taylor didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, but his return to Thursday's session without limitations indicates he should be good to go for Week 4 against the Falcons. Through three games this season, Taylor has registered 20 tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble.

    Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Taylor (illness) was a DNP for Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Taylor is now dealing with an illness, which could limit his practice participation over the coming week. The 2022 second-round pick has accrued 19 tackles (14 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended over the first three games of the regular season.

    Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Top tackler in win

    Taylor logged nine total tackles (eight solo), including two tackles for loss, during Sunday's 44-19 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Taylor's impressive start to the 2024 season continued Sunday, as the third-year cornerback has now recorded 15 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and defended one pass across New Orleans' first two contests. He led the Saints in total tackles in Week 2 and helped New Orleans' defense hold Dallas under 20 points, something that has happened just three times over the Cowboys' last 18 regular-season contests. Expect Taylor to continue being a difference maker on the Saints' defense heading into…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches three sacks from secondary

    Taylor recorded a career-high three sacks among his six total tackles and also broke up a pass in Sunday's 47-10 win over the Panthers.

    Analysis: Heading into Sunday, Taylor had notched just one sack over his first 30 NFL games, but Saints head coach and defensive play caller Dennis Allen dialed up blitzes from the third-year slot corner early and often. Taylor made most of his pass rushes and became the first player designated as a cornerback to record three sacks in a single game, according to Pro-Football-Reference.com. The 25-year-old shouldn't be expected to come close to replicating his Week 1 performance over the rest of the…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Performs well in new role

    Across 17 games in the 2023 regular season, Taylor tallied 75 tackles, including one sack, and 14 passes defended with two interceptions.

    Analysis: Taylor transitioned to a new role this season as the Saints' primary nickel back, and the move appeared to pay off for team and player alike. The 2022 second-round pick logged a career-high in tackles along with his first NFL sack. He also nabbed the first two interceptions of his career over the final two games of the regular season, finishing tied for second on the team in passes defended behind fellow cornerback Paulson Adebo (18). Taylor has two seasons remaining on his four-year, $7.2…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets first career INT in win

    Taylor registered four tackles (three solo) and one interception in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Taylor picked off Baker Mayfield on a pass intended for Trey Palmer early in the second quarter. It was Taylor's first interception of his two-year career and he played every defensive snap for the third time in four games. The 2022 second-round pick out of Tennessee has 74 tackles (55 solo), including 1.0 sack, 13 passes defended, one interception and one forced fumble over 16 games this season.

    Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday

    Taylor (hip) is active for Sunday's contest against the Colts, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Taylor was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday after popping up on the injury report with a hip injury. He's operated as the nickel cornerback behind starters Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo and will be crucial in limiting the Colts' passing attack in Week 8.

    Published: Sun, Oct 29 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with hip injury

    Taylor (hip) is questionable to play against the Colts on Sunday in Week 8.

    Analysis: Taylor first popped up on the injury report when he logged a limited practice session Thursday, and he followed that with another limited session Friday. The second-year pro has logged at least 60 percent of the Saints' defensive snaps in each game so far this season, so his potential absence would certainly be felt. If Taylor does sit out Sunday, Isaac Yiadom could see more work.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stands out on defense Week 3

    Taylor tallied five tackles (all solo), including one sack, and notched five pass defenses Sunday in a Week 3 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Taylor picked up his first NFL sack in the second quarter, taking down Jordan Love on a third-down play for a 14-yard loss. His most impressive feat, however, was his racking up five pass defenses throughout the contest, and he now leads the league in that category with seven on the campaign. Taylor has also posted 14 tackles through three games, with four of them going for a loss.

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 6:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Role likely solidified

    Taylor will likely operate as the team's slot corner this season, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: Taylor was believed to be in competition with Bradley Roby for the role, but with Roby's announced release Tuesday, it appears the Tennessee product won the job. Taylor appeared in 13 contests for New Orleans in his rookie season after being selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft, and compiled 46 combined tackles and 11 passes defended.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending up in preseason

    Taylor's stock is trending up following the Saints' 26-24 preseason win over the Chiefs on Sunday, according to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com.

    Analysis: Taylor recorded two tackles in Sunday's contest, but his biggest impact came when he deflected a pass near the end of the first half, resulting in an interception for safety Ugo Amadi. The second-year cornerback still didn't have the cleanest game, however, as he was also beaten in coverage by Chiefs' wideout Richie James for a 43-yard completion earlier in the second quarter. Taylor figures to continue competing with longtime veteran Bradley Roby for the third cornerback spot behind Marshon…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 7:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Participating in team drills

    Taylor (hamstring) has returned to team drills at practice, Todd Graffagnini of the Saints' official website reports.

    Analysis: Taylor was nursing a hamstring issue at the start of camp, but it appears he has put that issue behind him. The second-year cornerback tallied 46 tackles (37 solo) and 11 passes defensed across 13 games (nine starts) during his rookie campaign in 2022.

    Published: Thu, Aug 10 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves practice

    Taylor (hamstring) left camp after suffering a hamstring injury Wednesday, Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com reports.

    Analysis: The Saints' second-year cornerback will miss some time after coming up with a hamstring injury during camp, but the injury isn't too serious according to head coach Dennis Allen. Last season, Taylor had a great rookie campaign for New Orleans, tallying 11 pass breakups and 46 tackles in his nine starts. Expect him to immediately slot back into the starting defense once he's healthy.

    Published: Wed, Aug 2 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logging slot snaps

    Taylor is taking snaps in the slot during mandatory minicamp this week, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

    Analysis: Taylor stepped into a significant starting role during his rookie season last year while Marshon Lattimore tended to an abdomen injury. However, with Lattimore now healthy, Taylor is working to lock down a role as the team's third cornerback. The Tennessee product recorded 46 tackles and 11 passes defended in 2022.

    Published: Thu, Jun 15 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Answers the bell in 2022

    Taylor recorded 46 tackles (39 solo) and 11 passes defended over 13 games in the 2022 season.

    Analysis: Taylor served as a core special-teamer over the first two weeks of the season before landing on IR with a knee injury for the following four games. Once he returned ahead of Week 7, the rookie second-rounder had to immediately step into a starting role with top cornerback Marshon Lattimore sidelined for 10 games by an abdomen injury. As a result, Taylor played at least 85 percent of defensive snaps in all but two of the final 11 games. Taylor also paced the team's banged-up secondary in passes…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 15 at 5:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Restored to active roster

    The Saints activated Taylor (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Taylor was designated to return to practice Tuesday after sitting out the last four weeks on New Orleans' IR with a knee injury. Now, the second-round rookie will be available to play at the earliest possible opportunity. Taylor defended one pass while seeing the first defensive snaps of his career in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, and he could see a prominent reserve role with starting cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) out and Paulson Adebo (knee) questionable for Thursday's contest versus…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Taylor (knee) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: Taylor has missed the minimum four weeks since going on injured reserve Sept. 24. The rookie now has a three-week window to practice with the team before needing to be placed on the 53-man roster again. Considering the Saints play on Thursday against the Cardinals, it is unlikely he'll play, but he could return in Week 8 against the Raiders.

    Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR with knee injury

    New Orleans placed Taylor (knee) on its injured reserve list Saturday.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Taylor picked up the injury or how serious it is, pending further updates from the team. Regardless, the rookie cornerback will now have to miss at least the next four game weeks as he recovers. In the meantime, Marshon Lattimore and Bradley Roby will continue to shoulder the majority of the load at corner until Paulson Adebo (ankle) is ready to return to action.

    Published: Sat, Sep 24 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out for Week 3

    Taylor (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Taylor popped up on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant and didn't practice Friday. The rookie third-round pick has played mostly on special teams, but he did play 18 defensive snaps in Week 2 after not seeing any during his NFL debut. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 against the Vikings.

    Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active against the Buccaneers

    Taylor (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Analysis: Taylor played 28 special-teams snaps during his NFL debut last week. The rookie second-round pick will look to play a depth role for the Saints as Marshon Lattimore remains the team's No. 1 cornerback.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Taylor (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Taylor has been limited at practice all week but still has a chance to suit up Sunday. The rookie second-round pick played exclusively on special teams during the season opener, so his potential absence wouldn't impact New Orleans defense.

    Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1ARI,
L 13-20
11---3.50
2SF,
L 21-26
3----6.50
3@SEA,
L 13-44
2----3.00
4@BUF,
L 19-31
3----3.50
5NYG,
W 26-14
4----6.00
6NE,
L 19-25
5----5.00
7@CHI,
L 14-26
4----5.50
8TB,
L 3-23
2----3.00
9@LAR,
L 10-34
5----6.50
10@CAR,
W 17-7
4-1--8.00
11Bye-----0.00
12ATL,
L 10-24
5----5.50
13@MIA,
L 17-21
2----2.00
14@TB,
W 24-20
1-1--5.50
15CAR,
W 20-17
2----2.50
16NYJ,
W 29-6
51---8.00
17@TEN,
W 34-26
7----12.00
18@ATL,
L 17-19
4----4.00
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