Malik Taylor


Malik Taylor is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for Ferris State.

College career

Taylor finished his college career with 121 receptions and 2,091 yards. Taylor received All-Great Lakes [Intercollegiate Athletic Conference|GLIAC] honors his junior season but suffered a season ending injury his senior year.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going undrafted, Taylor signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 27. Taylor was waived on May 14, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On July 19, 2019, Taylor signed with the Green Bay Packers. Taylor was waived on August 31 and signed to the practice squad on September 1.
On September 5, 2020, it was announced Taylor had made the 53-man roster. Taylor made his NFL debut Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Taylor pulled in his first career reception for 20 yards on a 4th down against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. Taylor caught his first touchdown in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.
On May 21, 2021, Taylor signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Packers. He was placed on injured reserve on December 24. He signed his tender offer from the Packers on April 18, 2022, to keep him with the team. He was waived/injured on August 17, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 15.

New York Jets

On December 29, 2022, Taylor was signed to the New York Jets practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad on September 12. Taylor was elevated to the active roster on November 6. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. He was placed on injured reserve on August 18, 2024.

Detroit Lions

On May 12, 2025, Taylor signed with the Detroit Lions. He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.

NFL career statistics

Regular season