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{{short description|American football cornerback}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
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| name = Jamar Taylor
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| image = Jamar Taylor 2017 preseason (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Taylor with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
| caption = Taylor with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
| current_team = San Francisco 49ers
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| number = 47
| number = 22, 21, 28, 39, 43, 24, 47
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|9|29|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|9|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[San Diego, California]]
| birth_place = [[San Diego|San Diego, California]], U.S.
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| height_ft = 5
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| high_school = [[Helix High School|La Mesa (CA) Helix]]
| high_school = [[Helix High School|Helix]] ([[La Mesa, California]])
| college = [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]]
| college = [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]] (2008–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 2
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
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* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–present)*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
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| status = Practice squad
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* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MWC]] (2012)
* First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MWC]] (2012)
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| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Total tackles]]
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| statlabel2 = [[Pass deflections]]
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'''Jamar Taylor''' (born September 29, 1990) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]] and was drafted by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the second round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].
'''Jamar Andrew Taylor''' (born September 29, 1990) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State Broncos]] and was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the second round of the [[2013 NFL draft]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Taylor was born in [[San Diego, California]]. He attended [[Helix High School]] in [[La Mesa, California]], and played [[high school football]] for the Helix Highlanders.
Taylor was born in [[San Diego, California]]. He attended [[Helix High School]] in [[La Mesa, California]], and played [[high school football]] for the Helix Highlanders.


==College career==
==College career==
Taylor attended the [[Boise State University]], where he played for the [[Boise State Broncos football]] team from 2008 to 2012. During his college career, he had 132 tackles, seven [[interceptions]] and four [[quarterback sack|sacks]]. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All-[[Mountain West Conference]] (MWC) selection.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120412aaf.html |title=Mountain West Announces 2012 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors |access-date=January 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531112913/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120412aaf.html |archive-date=May 31, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Taylor attended [[Boise State University]], where he played for the [[Boise State Broncos football]] team from 2008 to 2012. During his college career, he had 132 tackles, seven [[interceptions]] and four [[quarterback sack|sacks]]. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All-[[Mountain West Conference]] (MWC) selection.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120412aaf.html |title=Mountain West Announces 2012 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors |access-date=January 25, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531112913/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120412aaf.html |archive-date=May 31, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Taylor was also a track and field athlete for Boise State, and recorded a personal best in the [[100 meters]] of 10.72 seconds in 2012.
Taylor was also a track and field athlete for Boise State, and recorded a personal best in the [[100 meters]] of 10.72 seconds in 2012.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine and positional drills. On March 21, 2013, he participated at [[2013 Boise State Broncos football|Boise State's]] pro day and opted to perform only positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Taylor was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the fourth best cornerback prospect in the draft by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', the fifth best cornerback by DraftScout.com, and the sixth best cornerback by NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]].<ref>{{cite web|URL=https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2013/03/26/2013-nfl-draft-position-rankings-defense| title=2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defense| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=si.com| author=Chris Burke| date=March 26, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 21, 2013}}</ref>
He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine and positional drills. On March 21, 2013, he participated at [[2013 Boise State Broncos football|Boise State's]] pro day and opted to perform only positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Taylor was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the fourth best cornerback prospect in the draft by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', the fifth best cornerback by DraftScout.com, and the sixth best cornerback by NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2013/03/26/2013-nfl-draft-position-rankings-defense| title=2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defense| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=si.com| author=Chris Burke| date=March 26, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000161676/article/2013-nfl-draft-mike-mayocks-top-100-prospects| title=2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=NFL.com| author=Mike Mayock| date=April 21, 2013}}</ref>
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===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
The [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] selected Taylor in the second round (53rd overall) of the [[2013 NFL Draft]]. The pick used to draft him was acquired in a trade that sent [[Vontae Davis]] to the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|work=MiamiDolphins.com|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Boise-State-CB-Jamar-Taylor-Taken-By-Miami-In-Second-Round/01251252-c8a1-4a72-bea6-92fdc2f035f9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022090247/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Boise-State-CB-Jamar-Taylor-Taken-By-Miami-In-Second-Round/01251252-c8a1-4a72-bea6-92fdc2f035f9|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 22, 2017|title=Boise State CB Jamar Taylor Taken By Miami In Second Round|date=April 26, 2013|first=Andy|last=Kent|accessdate=April 30, 2016}}</ref> He was one of three defensive backs selected by the Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft, along with Will Davis (third round) and [[Don Jones (safety)|Don Jones]] (seventh round).
The [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] selected Taylor in the second round (53rd overall) of the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The pick used to draft him was acquired in a trade that sent [[Vontae Davis]] to the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|work=MiamiDolphins.com|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Boise-State-CB-Jamar-Taylor-Taken-By-Miami-In-Second-Round/01251252-c8a1-4a72-bea6-92fdc2f035f9|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022090247/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Boise-State-CB-Jamar-Taylor-Taken-By-Miami-In-Second-Round/01251252-c8a1-4a72-bea6-92fdc2f035f9|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 22, 2017|title=Boise State CB Jamar Taylor Taken By Miami In Second Round|date=April 26, 2013|first=Andy|last=Kent|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> He was one of three defensive backs selected by the Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft, along with Will Davis (third round) and [[Don Jones (safety)|Don Jones]] (seventh round).


====2013====
====2013====
On June 13, 2013, the [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] signed him to a four-year, $3.62 million contract with $2 million guaranteed.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web|URL=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/jamar-taylor-12335/|title=Spotrac.com: Jamar Taylor contract|website=spotrac.com|accessdate=October 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|URL=https://www.thephinsider.com/2013/5/30/4379466/report-dolphins-sign-jamar-taylor| title=Report: Dolphins sign Jamar Taylor| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=thephinsider.com| author=Kevin Nogle| date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>
On June 13, 2013, the [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] signed him to a four-year, $3.62 million contract with $2 million guaranteed.<ref name="spotrac">{{cite web|url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/jamar-taylor-12335/|title=Spotrac.com: Jamar Taylor contract|website=spotrac.com|access-date=October 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thephinsider.com/2013/5/30/4379466/report-dolphins-sign-jamar-taylor| title=Report: Dolphins sign Jamar Taylor| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=thephinsider.com| author=Kevin Nogle| date=May 30, 2013}}</ref>


Taylor competed with [[Will Davis (cornerback)|Will Davis]], [[Richard Marshall (defensive back)|Richard Marshall]], and [[Nolan Carroll]] for the second cornerback job on the Dolphins' depth chart throughout training camp.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 7/02/2013| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Joe Philbin]] named him the Dolphins' sixth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind [[Brent Grimes]], Nolan Carroll, Will Davis, [[R. J. Stanford]], and [[Dimitri Patterson]].<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 09/05/2013| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
Taylor competed with [[Will Davis (cornerback)|Will Davis]], [[Richard Marshall (defensive back)|Richard Marshall]], and [[Nolan Carroll]] for the second cornerback job on the Dolphins' depth chart throughout training camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/148/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 7/02/2013| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Joe Philbin]] named him the Dolphins' sixth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind [[Brent Grimes]], Nolan Carroll, Will Davis, [[R. J. Stanford]], and [[Dimitri Patterson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 09/05/2013| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>


On September 30, 2013, he made his professional regular season debut during a 17-38 loss to the [[2013 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and made one tackle. He played in nine games his rookie year finishing with three total tackles.<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|title=Jamar Taylor Career Stats|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamartaylor/2539932/careerstats|website=NFL.com|accessdate=April 24, 2018}}</ref>
On September 30, 2013, he made his professional regular season debut during a 17-38 loss to the [[2013 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and made one tackle. He played in nine games his rookie year finishing with three total tackles.<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|title=Jamar Taylor Career Stats|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamartaylor/2539932/careerstats|website=NFL.com|access-date=April 24, 2018}}</ref>


====2014====
====2014====
Taylor returned in 2014 and competed with Will Davis, [[Walt Aikens]], [[Jalil Brown]], [[Kevin Fogg]], and [[Steven Clarke (gridiron football)|Steven Clarke]] for the third cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/161/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 08/01/2014| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He was named the Dolphins' third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the {{NFL Year|2014}} season behind Brent Grimes and [[Cortland Finnegan]].<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 10/01/2014| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>
Taylor returned in 2014 and competed with Will Davis, [[Walt Aikens]], [[Jalil Brown]], [[Kevin Fogg]], and [[Steven Clarke (gridiron football)|Steven Clarke]] for the third cornerback position.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/161/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 08/01/2014| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He was named the Dolphins' third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the {{NFL Year|2014}} season behind Brent Grimes and [[Cortland Finnegan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 10/01/2014| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref>


On November 13, 2014, Taylor earned his first career start after Cortland Finnegan was unable to play after sustaining an ankle injury the game prior.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article4392330.html| title=Dolphins’ Cortland Finnegan ready to return from injury, might retire after season| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=miamiherald.com| author=Adam Beasley| date=December 9, 2014}}</ref> He finished the 22-9 win against the [[2014 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] with a season-high seven solo tackles. The next game, he earned six solo tackles in a 36-39 loss to the [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game that sidelined him for the next three games.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/11/24/dolphins-cb-jamar-taylor-not-going-to-ir-philbin-repeatedly-takes-blame-for-broncos-loss/| title=Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor out about three weeks; Philbin repeatedly takes blame for Broncos loss| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=dailydolphin.com| author=Andrew Abramson| date=November 14, 2014}}</ref> On December 23, 2014, he was placed on [[Injured reserve list|injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins place OL Nate Garner, CB Jamar Taylor on IR|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-place-ol-nate-garner-cb-jamar-taylor-on-ir/|author=Mello, Igor|website=CBSSports.com|date=December 23, 2014|accessdate=December 10, 2016}}</ref> He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (30 solo) in 12 games and three starts.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamartaylor/2539932/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Jamar Taylor| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On November 13, 2014, Taylor earned his first career start after Cortland Finnegan was unable to play after sustaining an ankle injury the game prior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article4392330.html| title=Dolphins' Cortland Finnegan ready to return from injury, might retire after season| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=miamiherald.com| author=Adam Beasley| date=December 9, 2014}}</ref> He finished the 22-9 win against the [[2014 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] with a season-high seven solo tackles. The next game, he earned six solo tackles in a 36-39 loss to the [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game that sidelined him for the next three games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/11/24/dolphins-cb-jamar-taylor-not-going-to-ir-philbin-repeatedly-takes-blame-for-broncos-loss/| title=Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor out about three weeks; Philbin repeatedly takes blame for Broncos loss| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=dailydolphin.com| author=Andrew Abramson| date=November 14, 2014}}</ref> On December 23, 2014, he was placed on [[Injured reserve list|injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins place OL Nate Garner, CB Jamar Taylor on IR|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-place-ol-nate-garner-cb-jamar-taylor-on-ir/|author=Mello, Igor|website=CBSSports.com|date=December 23, 2014|access-date=December 10, 2016}}</ref> He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (30 solo) in 12 games and three starts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamartaylor/2539932/profile| title=NFL Player Profile: Jamar Taylor| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2015====
====2015====
Taylor attended training camp in {{NFL Year|2015}} and competed with Will Davis, [[Brice McCain]], [[Bobby McCain]], and [[Zack Bowman]] for the second cornerback job left vacant by the retirement of Cortland Finnegan.<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/174/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 08/01/2015| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He started the regular season behind Brent Grimes, Brice McCain, and Zack Bowman on the Dolphins' depth chart.
Taylor attended training camp in {{NFL Year|2015}} and competed with Will Davis, [[Brice McCain]], [[Bobby McCain]], and [[Zack Bowman]] for the second cornerback job left vacant by the retirement of Cortland Finnegan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/174/MIA| title=Ourlads.com: Miami Dolphins' depth chart: 08/01/2015| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=ourlads.com}}</ref> He started the regular season behind Brent Grimes, Brice McCain, and Zack Bowman on the Dolphins' depth chart.


In the [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] season-opening 17-10 victory over the [[2015 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles and made his first career pass deflection. On October 25, he earned his first start of the season after Brice McCain was sidelined with a knee injury he suffered the previous week.<ref>{{cite web|URL=https://www.thescore.com/news/857459/| title=Dolphins' Brice McCain leaves game vs. Titans with knee injury| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=thescore.com| author=Arun Srinivasan}}</ref> Taylor finished the 44-26 victory over the [[2015 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] with seven combined tackles and a pass deflection. He started Weeks 7-12 and was a healthy scratch for four of the last five games of the season after struggling. Interim head coach [[Dan Campbell]] replaced Taylor on the active roster with [[Tony Lippett]].<ref>{{cite web|URL=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/12/06/dolphins-jamar-taylor-goes-from-starter-to-inactive/| title=Dolphins’ Jamar Taylor goes from starter to inactive| accessdate=October 21, 2017| website=dailydolphin.com| author=Andrew Abramson| date=December 6, 2015}}</ref> He played in 12 games with six starts finishing the year with 48 tackles (35 solo), four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.<ref name="NFL"/>
In the [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] season-opening 17-10 victory over the [[2015 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles and made his first career pass deflection. On October 25, he earned his first start of the season after Brice McCain was sidelined with a knee injury he suffered the previous week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/news/857459/| title=Dolphins' Brice McCain leaves game vs. Titans with knee injury| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=thescore.com| author=Arun Srinivasan| date=October 18, 2015}}</ref> Taylor finished the 44-26 victory over the [[2015 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] with seven combined tackles and a pass deflection. He started Weeks 7-12 and was a healthy scratch for four of the last five games of the season after struggling. Interim head coach [[Dan Campbell]] replaced Taylor on the active roster with [[Tony Lippett]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/12/06/dolphins-jamar-taylor-goes-from-starter-to-inactive/| title=Dolphins' Jamar Taylor goes from starter to inactive| access-date=October 21, 2017| website=dailydolphin.com| author=Andrew Abramson| date=December 6, 2015}}</ref> He played in 12 games with six starts finishing the year with 48 tackles (35 solo), four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.<ref name="NFL"/>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On April 30, 2016, Taylor was traded to the [[Cleveland Browns]] along with a seventh round pick (250th overall) in the [[2016 NFL Draft]] for the Browns' seventh round pick (223rd overall) in the same draft. The Dolphins used the selection to draft quarterback [[Brandon Doughty]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000658832/article/browns-swing-trade-for-dolphins-cb-jamar-taylor|title=Browns swing trade for Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor|first=Marc|last=Sessler|date=April 30, 2016|accessdate=April 30, 2016}}</ref>
On April 30, 2016, Taylor was traded to the [[Cleveland Browns]] along with a seventh round pick (250th overall) in the [[2016 NFL draft]] for the Browns' seventh round pick (223rd overall) in the same draft. The Dolphins used the selection to draft quarterback [[Brandon Doughty]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-swing-trade-for-dolphins-cb-jamar-taylor-0ap3000000658832|title=Browns swing trade for Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor|first=Marc|last=Sessler|date=April 30, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>


====2016====
====2016====
Taylor entered the [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns']] training camp competing with [[Tramon Williams]], [[K'Waun Williams]], [[Pierre Desir (American football)|Pierre Desir]], [[Briean Boddy-Calhoun]], and [[Justin Gilbert]] for the second starting cornerback job.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-2016-training-camp-position-breakdown-Cornerbacks/50240172-8856-4736-bb9e-191ab5b5d95b|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104065927/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-2016-training-camp-position-breakdown-Cornerbacks/50240172-8856-4736-bb9e-191ab5b5d95b|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2016|title=Browns 2016 training camp position breakdown: Cornerbacks|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=July 26, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Hue Jackson]] named Taylor one of the Browns' starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season, alongside [[Joe Haden]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/browns_cornerback_jamar_taylor.html|title=Browns cornerback Jamar Taylor starting opposite Joe Haden and 'has to make the most of it' Hue Jackson says|last=Cabot|first=Mary Kay|date=August 22, 2016|work=Cleveland.com}}</ref>
Taylor entered the [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns']] training camp competing with [[Tramon Williams]], [[K'Waun Williams]], [[Pierre Desir (American football)|Pierre Desir]], [[Briean Boddy-Calhoun]], and [[Justin Gilbert]] for the second starting cornerback job.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-2016-training-camp-position-breakdown-Cornerbacks/50240172-8856-4736-bb9e-191ab5b5d95b|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104065927/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-2016-training-camp-position-breakdown-Cornerbacks/50240172-8856-4736-bb9e-191ab5b5d95b|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2016|title=Browns 2016 training camp position breakdown: Cornerbacks|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=July 26, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Hue Jackson]] named Taylor one of the Browns' starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season, alongside [[Joe Haden]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/browns_cornerback_jamar_taylor.html|title=Browns cornerback Jamar Taylor starting opposite Joe Haden and 'has to make the most of it' Hue Jackson says|last=Cabot|first=Mary Kay|date=August 22, 2016|work=Cleveland.com}}</ref>


He started the Browns' 10-29 season-opening loss to the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], finishing with five solo tackles. On September 25, 2016, Taylor recorded a solo tackle, defended a pass, and made the first interception of his career, intercepting [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] quarterback [[Ryan Tannehill]] in a 24-30 [[overtime]] loss.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-fall-to-Dolphins-in-overtime/bef3b98d-d9ec-44a5-8dbc-9256bcd6d813|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001060300/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-fall-to-Dolphins-in-overtime/bef3b98d-d9ec-44a5-8dbc-9256bcd6d813|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 1, 2016|title=Browns fall to Dolphins in overtime|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=September 25, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> The following game, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass from [[Kirk Cousins]] in a 20-31 loss to the [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Turnovers-dash-Browns-hopes-in-Washington/fb52862c-ca74-4867-9f53-f302e1e3cf6f|title=Turnovers dash Browns hopes in Washington|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=October 2, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> In Week 16, he made five combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted [[Philip Rivers]] as the Browns earned their first win of the season during a 20-17 victory over the [[2016 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Chargers/d190527a-c140-41df-ae3e-f83a25b76e02|title=Stats and Facts: Browns vs. Chargers|last=|first=|date=December 24, 2018|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> Through his first 11 games and 10 starts as a Brown, Taylor has set career highs with three interceptions and eight passes defended. He finished his first season in Cleveland with 57 combined tackles (46 solo), career-high 13 pass deflections, and a career-high three interceptions in 14 starts and 15 games.<ref name="NFL"/>
He started the Browns' 10-29 season-opening loss to the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], finishing with five solo tackles. On September 25, 2016, Taylor recorded a solo tackle, defended a pass, and made the first interception of his career, intercepting [[2016 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] quarterback [[Ryan Tannehill]] in a 24-30 [[overtime (American football)|overtime]] loss.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-fall-to-Dolphins-in-overtime/bef3b98d-d9ec-44a5-8dbc-9256bcd6d813|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001060300/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Browns-fall-to-Dolphins-in-overtime/bef3b98d-d9ec-44a5-8dbc-9256bcd6d813|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 1, 2016|title=Browns fall to Dolphins in overtime|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=September 25, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> The following game, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass from [[Kirk Cousins]] in a 20-31 loss to the [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Turnovers-dash-Browns-hopes-in-Washington/fb52862c-ca74-4867-9f53-f302e1e3cf6f|title=Turnovers dash Browns hopes in Washington|last=Maks|first=Patrick|date=October 2, 2016|work=ClevelandBrowns.com|access-date=April 26, 2018|archive-date=November 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161106065734/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Turnovers-dash-Browns-hopes-in-Washington/fb52862c-ca74-4867-9f53-f302e1e3cf6f|url-status=dead}}</ref> In Week 16, he made five combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted [[Philip Rivers]] as the Browns earned their first win of the season during a 20-17 victory over the [[2016 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Chargers/d190527a-c140-41df-ae3e-f83a25b76e02|title=Stats and Facts: Browns vs. Chargers|date=December 24, 2018|work=ClevelandBrowns.com|access-date=April 26, 2018|archive-date=December 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229115741/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Chargers/d190527a-c140-41df-ae3e-f83a25b76e02|url-status=dead}}</ref> Through his first 11 games and 10 starts as a Brown, Taylor has set career highs with three interceptions and eight passes defended. He finished his first season in Cleveland with 57 combined tackles (46 solo), career-high 13 pass deflections, and a career-high three interceptions in 14 starts and 15 games.<ref name="NFL"/>


On December 10, 2016, the Cleveland Browns signed Taylor to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with $5.5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign CB Jamar Taylor to 3-year, $15M extension|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000754294/article/browns-agree-with-jamar-taylor-on-3year-extension?campaign=Twitter_atn|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref>
On December 10, 2016, the Cleveland Browns signed Taylor to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with $5.5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign CB Jamar Taylor to 3-year, $15M extension|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000754294/article/browns-agree-with-jamar-taylor-on-3year-extension?campaign=Twitter_atn|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220230406/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000754294/article/browns-agree-with-jamar-taylor-on-3year-extension?campaign=Twitter_atn|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 20, 2016|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref>


====2017====
====2017====
The Cleveland Browns named Taylor their starting cornerback to begin the regular season, alongside [[Jason McCourty]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/here_is_the_browns_first_unoff.html|title=Here is the Browns first unofficial depth chart of the regular season|last=Labbe|first=Dan|date=September 6, 2017|work=Cleveland.com}}</ref>
The Cleveland Browns named Taylor their starting cornerback to begin the regular season, alongside [[Jason McCourty]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/09/here_is_the_browns_first_unoff.html|title=Here is the Browns first unofficial depth chart of the regular season|last=Labbe|first=Dan|date=September 6, 2017|work=Cleveland.com}}</ref>


During a Week 2 loss to the [[2017 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he recorded a career-high nine combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/130722/jamar-taylor-paces-browns-week-2-tackles.php|title=Jamar Taylor paces Browns in Week 2 tackles|last=Terelle|first=Matthew|date=September 18, 2017|work=FantasyPros.com}}</ref> On December 24, 2017, Taylor recorded a half-sack against the [[Chicago Bears]], the first sack of his career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Bears/771b22b2-d880-4673-98fc-26ffd2f0b1d4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230035717/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Bears/771b22b2-d880-4673-98fc-26ffd2f0b1d4|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 30, 2017|title=Stats and Facts: Browns vs. Bears|last=|first=|date=December 24, 2017|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He finished the season playing in all 16 games, starting 15, recording a career-high 62 tackles along with 10 pass deflections.<ref name="NFL"/>
During a Week 2 loss to the [[2017 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he recorded a career-high nine combined tackles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/130722/jamar-taylor-paces-browns-week-2-tackles.php|title=Jamar Taylor paces Browns in Week 2 tackles|last=Terelle|first=Matthew|date=September 18, 2017|work=FantasyPros.com}}</ref> On December 24, 2017, Taylor recorded a half-sack against the [[Chicago Bears]], the first sack of his career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Bears/771b22b2-d880-4673-98fc-26ffd2f0b1d4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230035717/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Bears/771b22b2-d880-4673-98fc-26ffd2f0b1d4|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 30, 2017|title=Stats and Facts: Browns vs. Bears|date=December 24, 2017|work=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He finished the season playing in all 16 games, starting 15, recording a career-high 62 tackles along with 10 pass deflections.<ref name="NFL"/>


===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
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On May 18, 2018, Taylor was traded to the [[Arizona Cardinals]] for a sixth round draft pick in the [[2020 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals set to acquire CB Jamar Taylor from Browns|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933357/article/cardinals-set-to-acquire-cb-jamar-taylor-from-browns|author=Teope, Herbie|website=NFL.com|date=May 18, 2018}}</ref> The [[Cleveland Browns]] placed Taylor on the trade block after signing free agent cornerbacks [[T. J. Carrie]] and [[E. J. Gaines]] and drafting [[Denzel Ward]] on the first round of the [[2018 NFL Draft]]. He became the sixth Browns player traded by new Browns' general manager [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cardinals acquire Jamar Taylor in trade with Browns |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23539082/arizona-cardinals-trade-jamar-taylor-cleveland-browns |accessdate=October 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> He played in 10 games, starting three, before being released on November 19, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arizona Cardinals to release cornerback Jamar Taylor|url=http://arizonasports.com/story/1741991/arizona-cardinals-to-release-cornerback-jamar-taylor/|website=ArizonaSports.com|date=November 19, 2018}}</ref>
On May 18, 2018, Taylor was traded to the [[Arizona Cardinals]] for a sixth round draft pick in the [[2020 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals set to acquire CB Jamar Taylor from Browns|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933357/article/cardinals-set-to-acquire-cb-jamar-taylor-from-browns|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519013545/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933357/article/cardinals-set-to-acquire-cb-jamar-taylor-from-browns|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2018|author=Teope, Herbie|website=NFL.com|date=May 18, 2018}}</ref> The [[Cleveland Browns]] placed Taylor on the trade block after signing free agent cornerbacks [[T. J. Carrie]] and [[E. J. Gaines]] and drafting [[Denzel Ward]] on the first round of the [[2018 NFL draft]]. He became the sixth Browns player traded by new Browns' general manager [[John Dorsey (American football)|John Dorsey]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Cardinals acquire Jamar Taylor in trade with Browns |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23539082/arizona-cardinals-trade-jamar-taylor-cleveland-browns |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> He played in 10 games, starting three, before being released on November 19, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arizona Cardinals to release cornerback Jamar Taylor|url=http://arizonasports.com/story/1741991/arizona-cardinals-to-release-cornerback-jamar-taylor/|website=ArizonaSports.com|date=November 19, 2018}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
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===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
Taylor signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] on July 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cohn |first1=Grant |title=49ers Sign Cornerback Jamar Taylor |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/49ers-sign-cornerback-jamar-taylor |website=SI.com |accessdate=6 July 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 3, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alper|first=Josh|date=2020-09-03|title=49ers release Jamar Taylor|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/03/49ers-release-jamar-taylor/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=ProFootballTalk|language=en-US}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 2, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers sign CB Jamar Taylor to practice squad|url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/02/49ers-roster-depth-chart-jamar-taylor/|work=Niners Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 2, 2020}}</ref>
Taylor signed with the [[San Francisco 49ers]] on July 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cohn |first1=Grant |title=49ers Sign Cornerback Jamar Taylor |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/49ers-sign-cornerback-jamar-taylor |website=SI.com |date=July 6, 2020 |access-date=6 July 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 3, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alper|first=Josh|date=2020-09-03|title=49ers release Jamar Taylor|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/03/49ers-release-jamar-taylor/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=ProFootballTalk|language=en-US}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 2, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers sign CB Jamar Taylor to practice squad|url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/02/49ers-roster-depth-chart-jamar-taylor/|work=Niners Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 2, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite news |title=49ers activate Samuel, promote Hasty from practice squad |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-joe-walker-san-francisco-dee-ford-football-60b7835d486a863cae895a3c1ae71d3e |website=APNews.com |date=October 3, 2020 |access-date=October 24, 2020}}</ref> He recorded his first career full sack on [[Carson Wentz]] in the game,<ref>{{Cite web |title= Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers - October 4th, 2020 |url= https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040sfo.htm |access-date=2020-10-06 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> and reverted to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 10.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-ansah-williams-ir-promote-taylor-activate-white-allen|website=49ers.com|date=October 10, 2020|access-date=October 10, 2020|archive-date=October 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013180823/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-place-ansah-williams-ir-promote-taylor-activate-white-allen|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In Week 7 against the [[2020 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Taylor intercepted two passes, one thrown by first string [[Cam Newton]] and one thrown by second string [[Jarrett Stidham]], during the 33–6 win. This was the first time Taylor intercepted a pass since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250nwe.htm |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In a week 11 game against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Taylor suffered a torn ACL that would cause him to miss the remainder of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on December 1, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Roster Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-announce-roster-moves-x1899|website=49ers.com|date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>

On October 18, 2022, the [[San Francisco 49ers]] hosted Taylor for a workout.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/fieldyates/status/1582487186498555904 |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 9 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 12 || 3 || 31 || 30 || 1 || 0.0 || '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 12 || 6 || 48 || 35 || 13 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || '''1''' || '''31''' || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|CLE]]
| 15 || 14 || 57 || 46 || 11 || 0.0 || 0 || '''3''' || '''43''' || 0 || '''29''' || '''13''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Cleveland Browns season|CLE]]
| '''16''' || '''15''' || '''62''' || '''48''' || '''14''' || 0.5 || '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 10 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! rowspan="2" | [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 10 || 3 || 17 || 15 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 4 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! rowspan="2" | [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 9 || 0 || 22 || 18 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 Atlanta Falcons season|ATL]]
| 3 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 San Francisco 49ers season|SFO]]
| 8 || 3 || 22 || 20 || 2 || '''1.0''' || 2 || 2 || 8 || 0 || 8 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 98 !! 44 !! 264 !! 216 !! 48 !! 1.5 !! 8 !! 5 !! 51 !! 0 !! 29 !! 34 !! 2 !! 1 !! 31 !! 0
|}


==References==
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Jamar Taylor
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Taylor with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
No. 22, 21, 28, 39, 43, 24, 47
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-29) September 29, 1990 (age 34)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Helix (La Mesa, California)
College:Boise State (2008–2012)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 2 / pick: 54
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MWC (2012)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:264
Pass deflections:34
Interceptions:5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jamar Andrew Taylor (born September 29, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Early life

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Taylor was born in San Diego, California. He attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, and played high school football for the Helix Highlanders.

College career

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Taylor attended Boise State University, where he played for the Boise State Broncos football team from 2008 to 2012. During his college career, he had 132 tackles, seven interceptions and four sacks. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) selection.[1]

Taylor was also a track and field athlete for Boise State, and recorded a personal best in the 100 meters of 10.72 seconds in 2012.

Professional career

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He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine and positional drills. On March 21, 2013, he participated at Boise State's pro day and opted to perform only positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Taylor was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the fourth best cornerback prospect in the draft by Sports Illustrated, the fifth best cornerback by DraftScout.com, and the sixth best cornerback by NFL analyst Mike Mayock.[2][3]

External videos
video icon Jamar Taylor's NFL Combine Workout
video icon NFL Draft Profile: Jamar Taylor
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m) 		192 lb
(87 kg) 		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.39 s 1.53 s 2.57 s 4.06 s 6.82 s 35 in
(0.89 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4]

Miami Dolphins

[edit]

The Miami Dolphins selected Taylor in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[5] The pick used to draft him was acquired in a trade that sent Vontae Davis to the Indianapolis Colts.[6] He was one of three defensive backs selected by the Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft, along with Will Davis (third round) and Don Jones (seventh round).

2013

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On June 13, 2013, the Miami Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $3.62 million contract with $2 million guaranteed.[7][8]

Taylor competed with Will Davis, Richard Marshall, and Nolan Carroll for the second cornerback job on the Dolphins' depth chart throughout training camp.[9] Head coach Joe Philbin named him the Dolphins' sixth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Brent Grimes, Nolan Carroll, Will Davis, R. J. Stanford, and Dimitri Patterson.[10]

On September 30, 2013, he made his professional regular season debut during a 17-38 loss to the New Orleans Saints and made one tackle. He played in nine games his rookie year finishing with three total tackles.[11]

2014

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Taylor returned in 2014 and competed with Will Davis, Walt Aikens, Jalil Brown, Kevin Fogg, and Steven Clarke for the third cornerback position.[12] He was named the Dolphins' third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the 2014 season behind Brent Grimes and Cortland Finnegan.[13]

On November 13, 2014, Taylor earned his first career start after Cortland Finnegan was unable to play after sustaining an ankle injury the game prior.[14] He finished the 22-9 win against the Buffalo Bills with a season-high seven solo tackles. The next game, he earned six solo tackles in a 36-39 loss to the Denver Broncos and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game that sidelined him for the next three games.[15] On December 23, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve.[16] He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (30 solo) in 12 games and three starts.[17]

2015

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Taylor attended training camp in 2015 and competed with Will Davis, Brice McCain, Bobby McCain, and Zack Bowman for the second cornerback job left vacant by the retirement of Cortland Finnegan.[18] He started the regular season behind Brent Grimes, Brice McCain, and Zack Bowman on the Dolphins' depth chart.

In the Miami Dolphins' season-opening 17-10 victory over the Washington Redskins and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles and made his first career pass deflection. On October 25, he earned his first start of the season after Brice McCain was sidelined with a knee injury he suffered the previous week.[19] Taylor finished the 44-26 victory over the Houston Texans with seven combined tackles and a pass deflection. He started Weeks 7-12 and was a healthy scratch for four of the last five games of the season after struggling. Interim head coach Dan Campbell replaced Taylor on the active roster with Tony Lippett.[20] He played in 12 games with six starts finishing the year with 48 tackles (35 solo), four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[11]

Cleveland Browns

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On April 30, 2016, Taylor was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with a seventh round pick (250th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft for the Browns' seventh round pick (223rd overall) in the same draft. The Dolphins used the selection to draft quarterback Brandon Doughty.[21]

2016

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Taylor entered the Cleveland Browns' training camp competing with Tramon Williams, K'Waun Williams, Pierre Desir, Briean Boddy-Calhoun, and Justin Gilbert for the second starting cornerback job.[22] Head coach Hue Jackson named Taylor one of the Browns' starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season, alongside Joe Haden.[23]

He started the Browns' 10-29 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, finishing with five solo tackles. On September 25, 2016, Taylor recorded a solo tackle, defended a pass, and made the first interception of his career, intercepting Miami Dolphins' quarterback Ryan Tannehill in a 24-30 overtime loss.[24] The following game, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass from Kirk Cousins in a 20-31 loss to the Washington Redskins.[25] In Week 16, he made five combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted Philip Rivers as the Browns earned their first win of the season during a 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers.[26] Through his first 11 games and 10 starts as a Brown, Taylor has set career highs with three interceptions and eight passes defended. He finished his first season in Cleveland with 57 combined tackles (46 solo), career-high 13 pass deflections, and a career-high three interceptions in 14 starts and 15 games.[11]

On December 10, 2016, the Cleveland Browns signed Taylor to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with $5.5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3 million.[27]

2017

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The Cleveland Browns named Taylor their starting cornerback to begin the regular season, alongside Jason McCourty.[28]

During a Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he recorded a career-high nine combined tackles.[29] On December 24, 2017, Taylor recorded a half-sack against the Chicago Bears, the first sack of his career.[30] He finished the season playing in all 16 games, starting 15, recording a career-high 62 tackles along with 10 pass deflections.[11]

Arizona Cardinals

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On May 18, 2018, Taylor was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for a sixth round draft pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[31] The Cleveland Browns placed Taylor on the trade block after signing free agent cornerbacks T. J. Carrie and E. J. Gaines and drafting Denzel Ward on the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He became the sixth Browns player traded by new Browns' general manager John Dorsey.[32] He played in 10 games, starting three, before being released on November 19, 2018.[33]

Denver Broncos

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On December 4, 2018, Taylor signed with the Denver Broncos.[34]

Seattle Seahawks

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On May 9, 2019, Taylor signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[35] He was released on August 31, 2019.[36] He was re-signed on September 10, 2019.[37] On November 20, 2019, Taylor was waived by the Seahawks.[38]

Atlanta Falcons

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On December 10, 2019, Taylor was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[39]

San Francisco 49ers

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Taylor signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 6, 2020.[40] He was released on September 3, 2020.[41] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 2, 2020.[42] He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[43] He recorded his first career full sack on Carson Wentz in the game,[44] and reverted to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 10.[45] In Week 7 against the New England Patriots, Taylor intercepted two passes, one thrown by first string Cam Newton and one thrown by second string Jarrett Stidham, during the 33–6 win. This was the first time Taylor intercepted a pass since 2016.[46] In a week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams, Taylor suffered a torn ACL that would cause him to miss the remainder of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on December 1, 2020.[47]

On October 18, 2022, the San Francisco 49ers hosted Taylor for a workout.[48]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2013 MIA 9 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 MIA 12 3 31 30 1 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 MIA 12 6 48 35 13 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 31 0
2016 CLE 15 14 57 46 11 0.0 0 3 43 0 29 13 0 0 0 0
2017 CLE 16 15 62 48 14 0.5 3 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 0
2018 ARI 10 3 17 15 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
DEN 4 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2019 SEA 9 0 22 18 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
ATL 3 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 SFO 8 3 22 20 2 1.0 2 2 8 0 8 3 0 0 0 0
98 44 264 216 48 1.5 8 5 51 0 29 34 2 1 31 0

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