Malik Taylor (born December 21, 1995) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for

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College career

Taylor finished his college career with 121 receptions and 2,091 yards. Taylor received All-

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honors his junior season but suffered a season ending injury his senior year.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted, Taylor signed with the

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on May 10. Taylor was waived on May 14, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On July 19, 2019, Taylor signed with the

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. Taylor was waived on August 31 and signed to the practice squad on September 1. On September 5, 2020, it was announced Taylor had made the 53-man roster. Taylor made his NFL debut Week 1 against the

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. Taylor pulled in his first career reception for 20 yards on a 4th down against the

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in Week 4. Taylor caught his first touchdown in Week 7 against the

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. On May 21, 2021, Taylor signed a one-year

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tender with the Packers. He was placed on injured reserve on December 24. He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team. He was waived/injured on August 17, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 15.

New York Jets

On December 29, 2022, Taylor was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

Green Bay Packers bioFerris State Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, Malik 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Flint, Michigan American football wide receivers Ferris State University alumni Ferris State Bulldogs football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Green Bay Packers players New York Jets players