Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Sat 8/12/23 10:30 AM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor had six carries for 19 yards and five receptions for eight yards in Friday's 36-19 preseason victory over the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor entered Friday's contest third on the depth chart at the running back position, and with Aaron Jones sitting out, Taylor was the second running back into the game behind AJ Dillon. Taylor was busy, racking up 11 touches and -- per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com -- spending eight more snaps on the field than any other Packers running back. Taylor did not do anything spectacular and was outshined by rookie reserve Emanuel Wilson, so his grasp on the third spot may not be as secure as it was. However, the veteran Taylor remains the frontrunner for the job.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 2/20/23 2:13 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor had 10 carries for 31 yards and one reception for 17 yards over 14 games in the 2022 season.
EDGE Analysis
Despite not making the cut out of training camp and being waived by the Packers in early November, Taylor still found himself on the roster 14 times in his third season as a professional. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon again primed to lead the Packers backfield in 2023, Taylor's opportunities will remain limited if he stays with Green Bay.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 12/26/22 11:05 AM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor caught his only target for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor made a key play on the Packers' touchdown drive right after halftime that tied the contest at 20-20, but he wound up totaling only five snaps even with fellow running back Aaron Jones playing through an ankle injury. Unless Jones is unable to go, expect Taylor to play a bit role again in Week 17 against the Vikings.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Tue 12/20/22 10:45 AM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor had four carries for 15 yards in Monday's 24-12 victory over the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was signed to the active roster just hours before Monday's contest, and he opened the night as the third running back behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. However, Dillon left the game with a head injury and the Packers did not want to lean solely on Jones, so Taylor picked up four carries on the final drive of the evening. Taylor could operate as the backup in Week 16 if Dillon in unable to go, but in that scenario, Jones would likely handle the bulk of the work in the backfield.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 12/19/22 4:18 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
The Packers signed Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor previously was on the active roster and made seven appearances before being waived at the end of November. He rejoined the team via a practice-squad deal and was elevated for three consecutive contests (Weeks 11-13). However, across his 10 total appearances, the running back has rushed just once for six yards across seven offensive snaps. He figures to garner a similar role as long as Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are healthy. To make room for Taylor on the active roster, Green Bay waived Sammy Watkins on Monday.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 12/5/22 9:16 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor saw his first carry of the season and took it for six yards in Sunday's win over the Bears. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as the only running backs on the team's 53-man roster, it's likely Taylor will find himself on the field again in Week 15 against the Rams, as the Packers are now one a bye.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 12/5/22 12:00 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor had one carry for six yards in Sunday's 28-19 victory over the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Fellow running back Aaron Jones briefly left Sunday's contest with a shin injury, which allowed Taylor to both log a season-high six snaps and run the ball for the first time all season. Jones returned to the contest and presumably will be good to go following the Packers' Week 14 bye, so Taylor remains a distant third option in the backfield for the time being.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Sat 12/3/22 1:25 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor has been promoted to the Packers' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon both healthy, Taylor's role in Sunday's contest will presumably just be as a special-teams contributor. It will be his 10th game on the active roster this season.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Mon 11/28/22 8:15 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor suited up for his ninth game with the Packers on Sunday. Although he failed to see a snap on offense, he did play 10 special-teams snaps against the Eagles. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as the only running backs on the active roster, it's likely Taylor will find himself suiting up with the team again in Week 13 against the Bears.
Patrick Taylor RB SF (14) Sat 11/26/22 7:18 PM
Patrick Taylor
RB SF (14)
Taylor has been elevated by Green Bay from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's road contest against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
This will be the ninth week this season during which Taylor has been active for the Packers, as he's been signed and waived from the active roster twice but has rejoined the practice squad each time. Taylor hasn't been able to see the field much behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, as he's logged only one offensive snap thus far. Meanwhile, the third-year back has racked up 78 special-teams snaps, and that's likely the primary role he'll play again Week 12.