Nick Taylor (Canadian football)
Nick Taylor (born March 27, 1988) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed as a free agent in 2012 by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL), but he suffered a shoulder injury and was released.[1] He played for the Orlando Predators, Ottawa Redblacks, and Edmonton Eskimos before signing with the Blue Bombers on August 19, 2019.[2]
| No. 25 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | March 27, 1988 Hollywood, Florida |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| College | Florida International |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012 | Minnesota Vikings* |
| 2015 | Orlando Predators |
| 2016–2017 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2018–2019 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2019–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Taylor did not play college football, but rather played college basketball for the FIU Panthers at the point guard position.[3]
Professional career
Taylor signed a one-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 7, 2021.[4]
References
- "Nick Taylor". rotoworld.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- "Bombers sign Na'Ty Rodgers, Nick Taylor to practice roster". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- "Minnesota Vikings: Nick Taylor, His Talent Made Room For Him – In The NFL". locker-report.com. May 24, 2012.
- "Winnipeg Blue Bombers agree to terms with defensive backs Mercy Maston and Nick Taylor". BlueBombers.com. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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