 Practice Squad Wide Receiver Jordan Taylor & Peyton Manning Super Bowl L February 7, 2016 The
afternoon of the big day, Jordan Taylor joined Peyton Manning on the
field for a warm-up session before the big game, Super Bowl L. 2015 had been an unbelievable year for the rookie receiver. He had not been drafted in May but by June he was on the practice field during off-season working out with the famous QB Peyton Manning. The 23-year-old Denison Texas high school graduate didn't suit up for the game but he played a valuable role the Denver Broncos wins their first Super Bowl in 16 years. Months passed after that fateful summer when when fater smiled on Taylor again. When Manning partially tore his plantar fascia in his foot, he text Taylor and asked if he'd catch for him again. Although Taylor has several teams calling, he knew that he could be a part of a special season with a special player. Because of his skills and work ethics, Manning has lobbied for the Broncos to keep Jordan Taylor for the 2016 season Source
: "Practice Squad WR Jordan Taylor Helped Peyton Manning Get His Game
Back" by Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN Senior Writer, ESPN online news, Feb.
8, 2016
August 2016  Called "Sunshine" by other players because he looks like the QB from "Remember the Titans" 6'5", 24-year-old Texan hoping to get on the Denver Broncos roster. "Jordan Taylor Hype Continues to Grow." Today's Pigskin, viewd August 11, 2016  "Denver Broncos"f secondary provides sparks in thrilling victory over New Orleans Saints" by Nicki Jhabvala. Daily Camera: Top Sports Stories, viewed 16 October 2017 Jordan Taylor on Injured Reserve for Denver Broncos, August 2018 On April 13, 2019, Taylor signed a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings; he was released August 27, 2019.  Denver Bronco Players Rice Owls Biography Index Denison High School History Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |