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Running Back Rank: #49
Overall: #159
Taylor is one of the better backup running backs in the game. He has starting experience and is a former 1,000-yard rusher. But he did have 56 fewer carries during Adrian Peterson's second season in the league. Taylor does get plenty of work in the passing game, though, as he is a better pass-catcher than Peterson. Taylor has at least 40 receptions in three of the last four seasons. Taylor has good speed to get to the outside, runs with some power and is a more than adequate receiver.
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If you own Peterson, taking Taylor is a very good idea. He can do very well if forced into a starting role. And even if he isn't starting, Taylor has some value as a flex option or No. 3 back. He'll get 40 reception and can finish with around 1,000 total yards |
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| Brad Biggs, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears RB Chester Taylor said one of the factors in choosing to sign with the Bears was the chance to play against the Minnesota Vikings, his former team, twice per year. |
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| Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Chicago Bears have signed unrestricted free-agent RB Chester Taylor (Vikings) to a four-year deal worth $12.5 million. Taylor will receive $7 million guaranteed in the first year of the contract. |
| Fantasy Impact: Taylor could get a lot of work in the Bears new offense because of his pass-catching skills. |
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| Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to show interest in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent RB Chester Taylor, according to the NFL Network. |
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| Mike Wobschall, of Vikings.com, reports Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said during a radio interview said the Vikings would like to re-sign most of their impending free agents including RB Chester Taylor, WR Greg Lewis, DL Jimmy Kennedy and CB Benny Sapp. |
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| Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings pending free-agent RB Chester Taylor would be an ideal short-term solution for the Detroit Lions, particularly with RB Kevin Smith (knee, shoulder) rehabilitating knee and shoulder injuries. |
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| Pro Football Weekly reports the Minnesota Vikings appear to be a team that is prepared to move on without pending free-agent RB Chester Taylor. Although they appreciate Taylor quite a bit and would like to retain him, they know they probably can't afford to keep him at the salary and opportunity he's likely to get elsewhere. |
| Fantasy Impact: Taylor should get a chance for a little more playing time by moving to a new team. |
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| Sean Jensen, of the Chicago Sun-Times, speculates the Chicago Bears could be interested in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent RB Chester Taylor because he would fit well in offensive coordinator Mike Martz's offense. |
| Fantasy Impact: Taylor wouldn't start with the Bears but would get a lot of work in the passing game if he were to sign with the team. |
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| The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings DT Jimmy Kennedy, CB Benny Sapp, WR Greg Lewis, OL Artis Hicks and RB Chester Taylor are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents this offseason. |
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| Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor caught 44 passes during the regular season. He caught 26 passes on third down, which led all NFL running backs. |
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| Minnesota Vikings RB Chester Taylor (ribs) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13, but he is expected to play. |
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