Ja'Sir Taylor Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Jets vs Ravens game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 4, 2025
Sent to New York in deadline deal
The Jets acquired Taylor from the Chargers on Tuesday in exchange for a 2028 conditional seventh-round draft pick.
ANALYSIS
After dealing away No. 1 cornerback Sauce Gardner (concussion) to the Colts earlier Tuesday in exchange for wideout Adonai Mitchell and a pair of early draft picks, the Jets moved to bring aboard Taylor in a separate trade to replenish their secondary. Taylor had suited up in each of the Chargers' first nine games of 2025 but had played almost exclusively on special teams, tallying eight tackles. He could get the opportunity to earn more snaps on defense with his move to New York, though Taylor's initial usage will most likely be limited to sub packages.
Aug 1, 2025
Plays in preseason opener
Taylor (ribs) logged 29 defensive snaps and recorded three tackles (two solo) in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game versus Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's 2024 season was cut short due to a ribs injury suffered in Week 18, but he's healthy now and competing for a starting job in the Chargers' revamped secondary.
Jan 10, 2025
Season over with move to IR
The Chargers placed Taylor (ribs) on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor is dealing with an injury to his ribs, and he won't be eligible to return to action this season regardless of how deep the Chargers go in the playoffs. The third-year cornerback began the campaign as a starter but saw his role fluctuate throughout the season, and he played exclusively on special teams Week 18 versus Las Vegas. Eli Apple (hamstring) was activated off IR on Friday to take Taylor's spot on the active roster and to potentially serve as cornerback depth in Saturday's wild-card game against Houston.
Jan 9, 2025
Unlikely to play against Houston
Taylor (rib) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's AFC wild-card game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Taylor registered an LP/DNP/LP practice log this week due to a rib injury, and it appears the 2022 sixth-round pick is unlikely to take the field Saturday. Tony Jefferson, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard would all be candidates to see more work on special teams and in the secondary if Taylor is unable to play.
Nov 8, 2024
Good to go against Tennessee
Taylor (lower leg) logged a full practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Taylor injured his fibula during the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns. He was unable to practice Wednesday, but he steadily increased his practice participation over the week and will be able to suit up for Sunday's game. Taylor has logged 14 tackles (10 solo), three pass breakups and one fumble recovery across six regular-season games.
Nov 6, 2024
Begins week with DNP
Taylor (lower leg) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor sustained an injury to his fibula in the Chargers' Week 9 win over the Browns, so missing Wednesday's practice comes as no surprise. The third-year pro is likely in jeopardy of missing his third game of the season in Week 10's matchup against the Titans if he's unable to practice in at least a limited fashion either Thursday or Friday.
Nov 3, 2024
Questionable to return
Taylor is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Browns due to a leg injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Specifically, Taylor injured his fibula. In his absence, Elijah Molden figures to fill in at the slot cornerback position. The severity of Taylor's injury is unknown at this time.
Oct 21, 2024
Good to go versus Arizona
Taylor (leg) is active for Monday night's game against Arizona.
ANALYSIS
After missing the previous two games, Taylor was able to practice on a limited basis all week and is ready to return. It's a boost to the Los Angeles secondary after Asante Samuel (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve last week.
Oct 19, 2024
Iffy for Week 7
Taylor (leg) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has missed the Chargers' last two games due to a leg injury, but he could return for Week 7 after being a limited participant in all three practices this week. Across the first three games of the regular season, Taylor accumulated 11 tackles (eight solo) and one fumble recovery. Cam Hart and Elijah Molden are the only healthy corners heading into Monday's game with both Taylor and Kristian Fulton (hamstring) listed as questionable while Deane Leonard (hamstring) has been ruled out.
Oct 18, 2024
Limited Friday
Taylor (leg) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has now logged back-to-back limited sessions to begin the Chargers' week of practice, which suggests he may be nearing a return to the field. The third-year pro has missed the Chargers' last two games due to this knee injury, and his participation in Saturday's practice will likely be the best indication of whether he can play in Monday night's matchup against the Cardinals.
Oct 11, 2024
Remains out in Week 6
Taylor (leg) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers' Week 5 bye gave Taylor additional time to recover after missing the team's Week 4 loss to the Chiefs with a leg injury. However, the third-year pro was still unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Cam Hart to see increased work in the Chargers' secondary in Taylor's stead.
Oct 9, 2024
Still working through leg injury
Taylor (leg) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
Even with the Chargers coming off a Week 5 bye, Taylor continues to be hampered by a fibula injury that sidelined him for Week 4 against the Chiefs. He has two more chances to practice this week ahead of Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Broncos.
Sep 29, 2024
Not playing Week 4
Taylor (leg) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was limited during practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was downgraded to a DNP on Friday and will miss his first game of the regular season. His next chance to suit up will be Week 6 against the Broncos on Oct. 13, as the Chargers have a Week 5 bye. Cam Hart is a candidate to slide into Taylor's spot as the nickel corner.
Sep 22, 2024
Good to go vs. Pittsburgh
Taylor (leg) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was given the questionable tag after logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday, and the 2022 sixth-round pick will suit up for Sunday's game. He's served as the Chargers' nickel corner through the first two games of the regular season, and over that span he's tallied eight tackles (six solo) and one fumble recovery.
Sep 20, 2024
Questionable for Week 3
Taylor (leg) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Taylor missed practice Wednesday but got in limited sessions Thursday and Friday. The Chargers' third corner, Taylor has recorded eight tackles (six solo) and one fumble recovery through two contests.
Sep 18, 2024
Can't practice Wednesday
Taylor (fibula) did not practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor managed to play through his leg injury during the Chargers' win over the Raiders in Week 2, in which he handled 81 percent of defensive snaps. His absence in practice Wednesday could be partially to facilitate rest, but the starting slot cornerback's participation level will need to be monitored. Los Angeles has two official practices remaining ahead Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Sep 15, 2024
All clear to play
Taylor (leg) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was sidelined Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to log a limited practice Friday, paving the way for him to take the field in Week 2.
Sep 13, 2024
Questionable for Sunday
Taylor (leg) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
The Chargers' top slot corner practiced in a limited fashion Friday after logging DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, and it now appears he has a chance to suit up in Week 2. If Taylor is forced to miss Sunday's affair, expect Cam Hart and Deane Leonard to see more work in the Chargers' secondary.
Sep 11, 2024
Does not practice Wednesday
Taylor (leg) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session.
ANALYSIS
Taylor finished Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders with three solo tackles and one fumble recovery while playing 51 snaps (45 on defense, six on special teams). He appears to have injured his fibula during that contest, but he will have two more chances to practice in some capacity Thursday and Friday.
Dec 6, 2023
Opens week with full practice
Taylor (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor missed Sunday's Week 13 win over New England due to an illness, but he appears to be feeling better since he was able to log a full practice session to open Week 14 prep. The second-year cornerback has had a major role on the Chargers' defense at times this season, but he may have fallen out of favor given that he didn't log any defensive snaps Week 12 versus Baltimore. However, starter Deane Leonard didn't practice Wednesday due to an ankle/heel issue, so Taylor could be thrust back into a significant snap count Sunday against the Broncos if Leonard doesn't suit up.
Dec 1, 2023
Won't suit up Week 13
The Chargers have ruled Taylor (illness) out of Sunday's contest versus the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has seen his opportunities on defense trend down over the past several weeks, and he didn't log any defensive snaps for the first time this season against Baltimore this past Sunday, with all of his work coming on special teams. As such, his absence against the Patriots in Week 13 won't have a major impact on Los Angeles' game plan.
Oct 31, 2023
Logs first career pick
Taylor logged a pass deflection and an interception during the Chargers 30-13 win against the Bears on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor didn't record a tackle during the team's win but managed to snag his first career interception. The 2022 sixth-round pick will look to build off this strong performance later this week versus the Jets.
Dec 11, 2022
Inline for increased role
Taylor will handle slot corner duties Sunday against the Dolphins, assuming Bryce Callahan (groin) does not play, Lindsey Thiry reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's rookie season has been primarily spent on special teams, with just nine defensive snaps on the season on his stat sheet. Callahan is considered doubtful after being unable to practice Thursday or Friday, and it appears Taylor has earned the opportunity to be the next man up for the Chargers.
Apr 30, 2022
Bolts to Los Angeles
The Chargers selected Taylor in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 214th overall.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was a two-year starter at Wake Forest who played in Winston-Salem for five years thanks to the NCAA's blanket waiver for the 2020 season. He had six career interceptions and ran a kickoff back for a touchdown in 2021. Taylor ran a 4.46 in the 40 at his pro day and will likely make the roster through his special teams skill.
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