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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Entering unrestricted free agency
Stepfan Taylor, who earned 56 percent of the Arizona Cardinals' special teams snaps in 2016, is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.Within a backfield dominated by All-Pro David Johnson, Taylor was almost exclusively contained to special teams this season, earning just 11 snaps on offense. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson (groin), Andre Ellington, and Kerwynn Williams acted as change-of-pace options, depending on the health of the running backs behind David Johnson. Taylor may explore the upcoming free-agent market to learn if a backup RB role is possible elsewhere, but his proficiency as a special teamer may be enough for the four-year pro to remain with the only organization he's ever known.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Garners four snaps Monday
Stepfan Taylor garnered just four of the Arizona Cardinals' 77 offensive snaps in Monday's win versus the Jets.With a pair of rushes for 14 yards, including one for 12 yards, Taylor matched his carry count on the season. Active for the fifth time in six games, Taylor has been afforded just nine offensive snaps this season, as special teams is his domain with 99 snaps in that realm to date. Expect garbage time to be the extent of his work with the offense as long as the top two running backs read David Johnson and Andre Ellington.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Active Sunday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Mark Dalton of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.A bruised knee forced Taylor to the sideline in Week 1. With limited practice sessions in advance of Sunday's game, though, Taylor is in line to handle his typical workload on special teams.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Questionable for Sunday's game
Stepfan Taylor (knee) is questionable for Arizona's Week 2 contest against Tampa Bay, Arizona Cardinals' insider Mike Jurecki reports.Taylor was limited in practice all week, making his questionable status fairly predictable. He's the team's No. 4 option at tail back, making it unlikely he has any fantasy impact even if he's active for the game.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Limited Wednesday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.The session marks Taylor's third in a row as a limited participant, but his progress this week will indicate whether his first game action of the season will come to pass. If he does suit up Sunday versus the Buccaneers, he'll be contained to special teams duty due to the Cardinals' substantial running back depth.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Inactive Sunday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Patriots, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.The Cardinals can't be blamed for sitting out their fourth running back, especially if he's unable to handle his typical duties on special teams. With Taylor in street clothes, the Cardinals will rely upon the RB trio of David Johnson, Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Listed as questionable Sunday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots.After being sidelined Wednesday, Taylor was limited in practice Thursday, which continued Friday. His value remains in the special teams department if he is able to take the field Sunday.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Limited in practice Thursday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Taylor required the full 10 days in order to log a practice appearance, but his showing is a step in the right direction to active status on Sunday night versus the Patriots. If he's indeed given the all-clear, his special-teams chops will be of value to the Cardinals, per usual.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: No practice Wednesday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darren Urban of the Arizona Cardinals' official site reports.Taylor's inability to practice upon the conclusion of 7-to-10 days of rehabilitation is mildly concerning, but rest is likely the best medicine as he recovers from a knee bruise. Two practices remain this week for Taylor to make his presence felt.
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Cardinals' Stepfan Taylor: Did not practice Tuesday
Stepfan Taylor (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Kent Somers of azcentral sports reports.It was reported last week that Taylor would miss a little over a week while nursing a knee bruise. His availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots remains in question, but will likely be known within the coming days.