The Cardinals are not expected to re-sign free agent Chester Taylor for 2012. Taylor has not exceeded 4.0 yards a carry since the 2007 season, and the Cards will be welcoming back 2011 second-round pick Ryan Williams with open arms. Going on age 33, Taylor will generate scant interest on the open market.

Chester Taylor rushed for 20 yards on eight carries in the Cardinals' Week 3 loss to Seattle. He added a 12-yard catch. Taylor started the game, but quickly took a backseat to Alfonso Smith, who wasn't very productive but at least gave Arizona some threat of speed inside the tackles. No Cardinals running back is good enough for fantasy use or value behind starter Beanie Wells.

Making his Cardinals debut, Chester Taylor rushed one time for zero yards in Sunday's loss to the Redskins. Taylor did not see the field until the third quarter when Beanie Wells was gassed after a long run. The veteran may eventually earn a third-down role, but he's not going to get a chance to carry the rock unless Wells goes down.

Cardinals HC Ken Whisenhunt expects Chester Taylor to be a part of the offense in Week 2. Still learning the Cardinals playbook, Taylor was inactive against the Panthers on Sunday. He could serve as Arizona's No. 2 back this week, however, as LaRod Stephens-Howling is dealing with both hand and biceps injuries. Barring injury to Beanie Wells, Taylor won't be worth owning in fantasy leagues this season.

Chester Taylor might not suit up for the season opener against the Cardinals. Still learning the Cardinals' offense, Taylor is listed behind LaRod Stephens-Howling on the Week 1 depth chart. LSH and Alfonso Smith will likely be the backups to Beanie Wells against perhaps the league's softest run defense. Beanie is a top-15 fantasy back this week.

Cardinals agreed to terms with RB Chester Taylor on a one-year contract. Arizona was desperate for a third-down back who could also take over as the lead back should Beanie Wells go down with an injury. Whether Taylor still has the ability is as a 32-year-old coming off 2.4 yards per carry in 2010 is in serious doubt. He's no lock to take over passing-down duties from LaRod Stephens-Howling. Taylor is not a concern for Wells' fantasy value.

Bears released RB Chester Taylor. So ends a bizarre six-day saga. Taylor appeared to have nothing left this preseason, rushing for just 37 yards on 16 carries. Exactly the opposite of what he needed to do after averaging an abysmal 2.4 yards per carry last season. Taylor was once one of the league's more polished third-down backs, but the odds are looking low that he'll be an asset for anybody this season.

Chester Taylor rushed 10 times for just 27 yards against the Browns in the preseason finale. A typical performance for Taylor, who was being showcased for a trade. Third-stringer Kahlil Bell left with an ankle injury, but it's hard to imagine that will save Taylor from the chopping block. Marion Barber (calf) did not play Thursday night.

Cardinals beat writer Kent Somers calls Chester Taylor an "intriguing name." Somers is not reporting any known interest here, just connecting the dots. Taylor will be traded or cut by Saturday and the Cardinals are in need of a third-down back after losing Ryan Williams (knee). Taylor does not have enough left in the tank to threaten Beanie Wells for early-down work.

Beat writer Sean Jensen confirms that Chester Taylor will not be on the Bears roster after Saturday. If the Bears can't find a trade partner, they'll release Taylor at final cuts. It'll be interesting to see if the Bears foolishly allow the 31-year-old back to play in tonight's preseason finale, but that shouldn't affect the outcome either way. Marion Barber is going to be the Bears' short-yardage specialist.