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]

For persons of a similar name, see Nicholas Taylor (disambiguation).
Nick Taylor
No. 9     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Taylor during a Blue Bombers game in 2021.
Born: (1988-03-27) March 27, 1988
Hollywood, Florida
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
CollegeFlorida International
Career history
As player
2012Minnesota Vikings*
2015Orlando Predators
2016–2017Ottawa Redblacks
2018–2019Edmonton Eskimos
2019–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

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. This is Taylor's return to the Blue Bombers for a second season. [4]

References
  1. "Nick Taylor". rotoworld.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  2. "Bombers sign Na'Ty Rodgers, Nick Taylor to practice roster". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  3. "Minnesota Vikings: Nick Taylor, His Talent Made Room For Him – In The NFL". locker-report.com. May 24, 2012.
  4. "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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