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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:57:31 -0700
The New Orleans Saints have released RB Chris Taylor.
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:06:31 -0800
The New Orleans Saints have signed RB Chris Taylor, WR Andy Tanner, OTs Phillip Trautwein and Fenuki Tupou, DT Mitch King and CB Kmaal McIlwain to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:13:21 -0700
The New Orleans Saints terminated the contracts of OT Jordan Black, CB Quincy Butler, OT George Foster, TE Tory Humphrey, CB Trumaine McBride, SS Pierson Prioleau, SS Chris Reis and RB Chris Taylor Friday, Sept. 2.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:24:00 -0700
The New Orleans Saints have waived injured RB Chris Taylor (undisclosed), OG Roger Allen (undisclosed) and LB Ezra Butler (undisclosed).
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:15:29 -0800
The New Orleans Saints signed OG Roger Allen, QB Sean Canfield, FB Jed Collins, OG Brian De La Puente, TE Tyler Lorenzen, CB Mark Parson, RB Chris Taylor and WR Andy Tanner to reserve/future contracts Wednesday, Jan. 12, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com. All of the players finished 2010 on the team's practice squad.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:09:57 -0700
Updating a previous report, the New England Patriots had told RB Chris Taylor he would be released but have changed their mind and he is expected to play in the final preseason game, reports ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:57:12 -0700
The New England Patriots have released RB Chris Taylor, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald.
Mon, 10 May 2010 10:33:25 -0700
The New England Patriots have re-signed free-agent RB Chris Taylor, reports Patriots.com. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:30:40 -0700
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports the New England Patriots have placed OL George Bussey (knee), LB Shawn Crable (groin) and RB Chris Taylor (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, ending their 2009 season.
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:06:47 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 9. He might be able to play Week 6, but he could also rest another week.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:34:07 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 8. He may be able to play in the team's Week 6 game.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:27:18 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) did not play in the team's Week 5 game because of a quadriceps injury. He may be able to play in the team's Week 6 game.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:06:14 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared FB Chris Taylor, DL Frank Okam, OG Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, DL N.D. Kalu, OL Rashad Butler, FS Will Demps, LB Xavier Adibi inactive for Week 5.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:12:23 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans FB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) did not practice Friday, Oct. 3, and is out for the team's Week 5 game.
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:32:10 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 2. He is not expected to be ready to play in the team's Week 5 game.
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:54:30 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 1, but he will likely play Week 5.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:05:46 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans FB Chris Taylor (leg) likely will be limited this week with a leg injury. It is not sure how severe the injury is.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:50:33 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor is expected to be the primary backup Week 2.
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:44:54 -0700
Megan Manfull and John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, report Houston Texans RBs Chris Taylor and rookie Steve Slaton impressed head coach Gary Kubiak Friday, Aug. 22. Taylor started for the team against the Dallas Cowboys and carried the ball 11 times for 47 yards. Slaton, who also got work with the first-string offense, chipped in 44 yards on 10 carries. "I thought both of them ran well," Kubiak said. "That's the best they've looked in preseason. This was a big opportunity for Chris, and he did a good job."
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:46:40 -0700
The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor ran for 47 yards off 11 carries in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 22.
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:16:51 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor had 12 carries for 34 yards with a touchdown Saturday, Aug. 16, but he was forced to leave the preseason game early because of cramps.
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:16:31 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans FB Chris Taylor could receive a big amount of playing time this season.
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:01:38 -0700
The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor has been moved to fullback because of the depth the team has at the running back position. He is expected to compete with FB Vonta Leach and FB Jameel Cook.
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:07:27 -0700
Megan Manfull and John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, report the Houston Texans will place RB Chris Taylor (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2007 season.
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:28:07 -0700
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said RB Chris Taylor (knee) had surgery Sunday, July 29, to repair a torn meniscus. Kubiak does not know if Taylor will be available this season.
Wed, 30 May 2007 08:11:10 -0700
Carmine Pirone, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor has seen limited time at fullback during organized team activities.
Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:40:46 -0700
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reporting for the Sporting News, reports even though the Houston Texans signed RB Chris Taylor, and RB Wali Lundy will return, the backup job at running back is RB Ron Dayne's at this point. He will back up RB Ahman Green.
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:03:03 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent RB Chris Taylor. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:20:01 -0800
The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Ron Dayne (ankle) aggravated his ankle injury during pregame warmups Week 17. RB Chris Taylor replaced Dayne and scored his first career touchdown. He carried the ball 20 times for 99 yards during the 14-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:02:28 -0800
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor will get carries Week 16 at running back. RB Ron Dayne is expected to get more than 20 carries, which will likely leave RB Wali Lundy with not too many opportunities.
Fri, 08 Dec 2006 09:01:35 -0800
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor will play in the team's Week 14 game, according to head coach Gary Kubiak.
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:59:37 -0800
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans added RB Chris Taylor to the active roster Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:19:05 -0800
Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor might be signed to the team's active roster for the first time.
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 03:50:01 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have re-signed free agent RB Chris Taylor to their practice squad.
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:58:06 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans released RB Chris Taylor Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:15:13 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Chris Taylor, CB Demarcus Faggins, OG Drew Hodgdon, WR Edell Shepherd, OL Eric Winston, SS Guss Scott, DL N.D. Kalu, RB Ron Dayne inactive for Week 1.
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:14:57 -0700
The Houston Texans have declared RB Chris Taylor, CB Demarcus Faggins, OG Drew Hodgdon, WR Edell Shepherd, OL Eric Winston, SS Guss Scott, DL N.D. Kalu, RB Ron Dayne inactive for Week 1.
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:12:01 -0700
John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans signed free agent RB Chris Taylor (Texans) to their practice squad Monday, Sept. 4.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 12:04:07 -0700
The Associated Press reports Houston Texans RB Chris Taylor has been released from the team.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:54:14 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will use a rotation of RB Wali Lundy and RB Vernand Morency. RB Antowain Smith or RB Chris Taylor will get work in the fourth quarter Sunday, Aug. 27. Kubiak said, "But (RB) Wali (Lundy) and (RB Vernand) Morency will play the game rotating as if we were playing opening day."
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:24:16 -0700
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans rookie RB Chris Taylor had an impressive preseason debut Saturday, Aug. 12. He had 55 yards on 14 carries.
Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:41:22 -0700
Ana Chavez, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has said all five backup running backs (RB Antowain Smith, RB Vernand Morency, RB Wali Lundy, RB Chris Taylor and RB Damien Rhodes) will compete during the preseason for the No. 2 job behind starter Domanick Davis.
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:34:12 -0700
Jim Carley, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans WR Derrick Lewis is competing for the team's kick returner job along with RB Wali Lundy, RB Chris Taylor, WR Kendrick Starling and WR Jake Schifino.
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:07:49 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak admitted to being impressed with RB Chris Taylor. He was impressed with Taylor as a running back and with his kick returning skills during offseason workouts.
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:34:48 -0700
Nick Schenck, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans rookie free agent RB Chris Taylor believes the Texans offensive system of decisive cuts of inside and outside zones fits his style of running, "This is my type of offense with zones and powers."
Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:19:27 -0700
Carmine Pirone, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has been pleased with the progress of rookie RB Chris Taylor during organized team activities.
Thu, 04 May 2006 12:57:21 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have signed undrafted rookie free agent RB Chris Taylor (Indiana). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sat, 01 Apr 2006 20:00:25 -0800
Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Indiana RB Chris Taylor measured a height of 5-11 1/8 and a weight of 222 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash with times of 4.55 seconds and 4.53 seconds while finishing the short shuttle in 4.24 seconds, the long shuttle in 11.24 seconds, and the three-cone drill in 6.99 seconds. He measured a 34-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-7 broad jump while completing 15 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
