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Jamar Andrew Taylor (born September 29, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Taylor was born in San Diego, California. He attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, and played high school football for the Helix Highlanders.
College career
[edit]Taylor attended Boise State University, where he played for the Boise State Broncos football team from 2008 to 2012. During his college career, he had 132 tackles, seven interceptions and four sacks. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) selection.[1]
Taylor was also a track and field athlete for Boise State, and recorded a personal best in the 100 meters of 10.72 seconds in 2012.
Professional career
[edit]He received an invitation to the NFL combine and completed all of the required combine and positional drills. On March 21, 2013, he participated at Boise State's pro day and opted to perform only positional drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Taylor was projected to be a first or second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked the fourth best cornerback prospect in the draft by Sports Illustrated, the fifth best cornerback by DraftScout.com, and the sixth best cornerback by NFL analyst Mike Mayock.[2][3]
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| 5 ft 10+5⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
192 lb (87 kg) |
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4.39 s | 1.53 s | 2.57 s | 4.06 s | 6.82 s | 35 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) |
22 reps | |
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Miami Dolphins
[edit]The Miami Dolphins selected Taylor in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.[5] The pick used to draft him was acquired in a trade that sent Vontae Davis to the Indianapolis Colts.[6] He was one of three defensive backs selected by the Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft, along with Will Davis (third round) and Don Jones (seventh round).
2013
[edit]On June 13, 2013, the Miami Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $3.62 million contract with $2 million guaranteed.[7][8]
Taylor competed with Will Davis, Richard Marshall, and Nolan Carroll for the second cornerback job on the Dolphins' depth chart throughout training camp.[9] Head coach Joe Philbin named him the Dolphins' sixth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Brent Grimes, Nolan Carroll, Will Davis, R. J. Stanford, and Dimitri Patterson.[10]
On September 30, 2013, he made his professional regular season debut during a 17-38 loss to the New Orleans Saints and made one tackle. He played in nine games his rookie year finishing with three total tackles.[11]
2014
[edit]Throughout training camp, he competed against Cortland Finnegan for the role as the No. 2 starting cornerback following the departures of Nolan Carroll and Dimitri Patterson.[12] He was named the Dolphins' third cornerback on their depth chart to begin the 2014 season behind Brent Grimes and Cortland Finnegan.[13]
On November 13, 2014, Taylor earned his first career start after Cortland Finnegan was unable to play after sustaining an ankle injury the game prior.[14] He finished the 22-9 win against the Buffalo Bills with a season-high seven solo tackles. The next game, he earned six solo tackles in a 36-39 loss to the Denver Broncos and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game that sidelined him for the next three games.[15] On December 23, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve.[16] He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (30 solo) in 12 games and three starts.[17]
2015
[edit]Taylor attended training camp in 2015 and competed with Will Davis, Brice McCain, Bobby McCain, and Zack Bowman for the second cornerback job left vacant by the retirement of Cortland Finnegan.[18] He started the regular season behind Brent Grimes, Brice McCain, and Zack Bowman on the Dolphins' depth chart.
In the Miami Dolphins' season-opening 17-10 victory over the Washington Redskins and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles and made his first career pass deflection. On October 25, he earned his first start of the season after Brice McCain was sidelined with a knee injury he suffered the previous week.[19] Taylor finished the 44-26 victory over the Houston Texans with seven combined tackles and a pass deflection. He started Weeks 7-12 and was a healthy scratch for four of the last five games of the season after struggling. Interim head coach Dan Campbell replaced Taylor on the active roster with Tony Lippett.[20] He played in 12 games with six starts finishing the year with 48 tackles (35 solo), four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.[11]
Cleveland Browns
[edit]On April 30, 2016, Taylor was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with a seventh round pick (250th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft for the Browns' seventh round pick (223rd overall) in the same draft. The Dolphins used the selection to draft quarterback Brandon Doughty.[21]
2016
[edit]Taylor entered the Cleveland Browns' training camp competing with Tramon Williams, K'Waun Williams, Pierre Desir, Briean Boddy-Calhoun, and Justin Gilbert for the second starting cornerback job.[22] Head coach Hue Jackson named Taylor one of the Browns' starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season, alongside Joe Haden.[23]
He started the Browns' 10-29 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, finishing with five solo tackles. On September 25, 2016, Taylor recorded a solo tackle, defended a pass, and made the first interception of his career, intercepting Miami Dolphins' quarterback Ryan Tannehill in a 24-30 overtime loss.[24] The following game, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass from Kirk Cousins in a 20-31 loss to the Washington Redskins.[25] In Week 16, he made five combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted Philip Rivers as the Browns earned their first win of the season during a 20-17 victory over the San Diego Chargers.[26] Through his first 11 games and 10 starts as a Brown, Taylor has set career highs with three interceptions and eight passes defended. He finished his first season in Cleveland with 57 combined tackles (46 solo), career-high 13 pass deflections, and a career-high three interceptions in 14 starts and 15 games.[11]
On December 10, 2016, the Cleveland Browns signed Taylor to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with $5.5 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3 million.[27]
2017
[edit]The Cleveland Browns named Taylor their starting cornerback to begin the regular season, alongside Jason McCourty.[28]
During a Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he recorded a career-high nine combined tackles.[29] On December 24, 2017, Taylor recorded a half-sack against the Chicago Bears, the first sack of his career.[30] He finished the season playing in all 16 games, starting 15, recording a career-high 62 tackles along with 10 pass deflections.[11]
Arizona Cardinals
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On May 18, 2018, Taylor was traded to the Arizona Cardinals for a sixth round draft pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[31] The Cleveland Browns placed Taylor on the trade block after signing free agent cornerbacks T. J. Carrie and E. J. Gaines and drafting Denzel Ward on the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He became the sixth Browns player traded by new Browns' general manager John Dorsey.[32] He played in 10 games, starting three, before being released on November 19, 2018.[33]
Denver Broncos
[edit]On December 4, 2018, Taylor signed with the Denver Broncos.[34]
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]On May 9, 2019, Taylor signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[35] He was released on August 31, 2019.[36] He was re-signed on September 10, 2019.[37] On November 20, 2019, Taylor was waived by the Seahawks.[38]
Atlanta Falcons
[edit]On December 10, 2019, Taylor was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[39]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]Taylor signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 6, 2020.[40] He was released on September 3, 2020.[41] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 2, 2020.[42] He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[43] He recorded his first career full sack on Carson Wentz in the game,[44] and reverted to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 10.[45] In Week 7 against the New England Patriots, Taylor intercepted two passes, one thrown by first string Cam Newton and one thrown by second string Jarrett Stidham, during the 33–6 win. This was the first time Taylor intercepted a pass since 2016.[46] In a week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams, Taylor suffered a torn ACL that would cause him to miss the remainder of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on December 1, 2020.[47]
On October 18, 2022, the San Francisco 49ers hosted Taylor for a workout.[48]
NFL career statistics
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| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2013 | MIA | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | 12 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | 12 | 6 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | 15 | 14 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | 16 | 15 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | ARI | 10 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DEN | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | SEA | 9 | 0 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ATL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | SFO | 8 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 | 44 | 264 | 216 | 48 | 1.5 | 8 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 29 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | ||
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Jamar Taylor
View on GrokipediaEarly life and college career
Early life and high school
Jamar Taylor was born on September 29, 1990, in San Diego, California.[1] Growing up in the San Diego area, Taylor was introduced to football through Pop Warner leagues, where his father, Jamar Sr., and great-uncle, Raymond Mason, served as his coaches.[3] They initially positioned the young Taylor at defensive tackle to build his physical toughness, despite his early average performance on the field, fostering a foundation of discipline and resilience that influenced his athletic development.[3] Taylor attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, a program known for producing professional talent, where he began playing varsity football as a freshman.[4] By age 14, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic, he sought out practice sessions with professional players to refine his skills.[5] He also participated in track and field early on but abandoned it to focus entirely on football, conducting rigorous 4:30 a.m. drills under the guidance of mentor Trey Young, a former Helix standout.[3] As a defensive back, primarily at free safety and cornerback, Taylor excelled during his high school tenure.[6] In his junior year (2007), he earned local recognition as Athlete of the Week for recording an interception and leading tackles in a CIF quarterfinal game, contributing to Helix's stout defense that allowed just four touchdowns over seven contests.[6] His senior season (2007–2008) featured 3 interceptions across 9 games, highlighting his ball skills and helping solidify his path to college football.[7]College career at Boise State
Jamar Taylor enrolled at Boise State University in 2008, where he played cornerback for the Broncos football team through the 2012 season.[8] He redshirted during the 2009 season, limiting his participation to just two games with no recorded statistics, allowing him to preserve a year of eligibility while developing his skills.[9] Over his four active seasons, Taylor amassed 132 combined tackles, seven interceptions, and four sacks, establishing himself as a key contributor in the secondary.[10] As a true freshman in 2008, Taylor appeared in all 13 games, recording 19 tackles and one interception, gaining early experience in pass coverage against Mountain West Conference opponents. In 2010, following his redshirt year, he started regularly and improved markedly, notching 35 tackles, three forced fumbles, and his first career sack while demonstrating enhanced ball skills in zone defenses. His junior year in 2011 was interrupted by a leg injury, limiting him to nine games, but he still managed 27 tackles, two interceptions for 100 return yards—including one touchdown—and 0.5 sacks, leading the Mountain West Conference in interception return yards. Taylor's senior season in 2012 marked his breakout, as he started all 13 games, led the team with four interceptions and 51 tackles, added 2.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, and showed significant growth in man-to-man coverage against top receivers.[10] Taylor's performance earned him First-team All-Mountain West Conference honors in 2012, recognizing his leadership in Boise State's secondary and his role in the team's defensive rankings within the conference.[11] Looking ahead to the NFL, he participated in the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, where he ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and completed workouts that highlighted his speed and agility, further bolstering his draft stock after also performing at Boise State's Pro Day.[12][13][14]Professional career
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins selected Jamar Taylor in the second round (54th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, valuing his college performance at Boise State where he earned first-team All-Mountain West honors as a shutdown cornerback.[1][15] In his rookie season of 2013, Taylor debuted in Week 1 but was limited to nine games due to a sports hernia surgery performed in May, which delayed his adaptation to professional defenses and restricted him to special teams and nickel packages.[16][1] He recorded three solo tackles and no interceptions or passes defended, focusing primarily on learning the Dolphins' zone-heavy scheme amid a crowded secondary.[1] Taylor's 2014 season showed early promise with three starts in the first 11 games, where he amassed 31 tackles, but it was derailed in Week 12 against the Denver Broncos when he suffered a separated left shoulder injury after being jammed by wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.[17][1] Although imaging revealed no structural damage, the injury sidelined him for the final four games, limiting his overall contributions and exposing depth issues in Miami's secondary.[18][1] Recovering fully by 2015 training camp, Taylor secured the starting right cornerback role opposite Brent Grimes, competing against Brice McCain and others for the position.[19][20] He started six of 12 games, recording career highs of 48 total tackles (35 solo), four passes defended, and one fumble recovery for 31 yards, providing solid coverage in nickel situations and helping stabilize the Dolphins' pass defense amid a 6-10 season.[1] Following the 2015 season, the Dolphins traded Taylor to the Cleveland Browns on April 30, 2016, in exchange for a swap of seventh-round picks (Miami received the 223rd overall, Cleveland the 250th).[21]Cleveland Browns
On April 30, 2016, the Cleveland Browns acquired cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a swap of seventh-round picks in the 2016 NFL Draft (Cleveland's No. 223 overall for Miami's No. 250).[22] Coming off an injury-plagued stint in Miami, Taylor quickly adapted to the Browns' defensive scheme under coordinator Ray Horton, starting 14 of 15 games in 2016 and recording 57 tackles along with three interceptions—including his first career pick on the second play of the Week 3 game against the Dolphins.[1][23] His performance earned him a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension on December 11, 2016, with $5.5 million guaranteed.[24] In 2017, under new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Taylor solidified his role as a starter alongside Jason McCourty, appearing in all 16 games with 15 starts and achieving a career-high 62 tackles while adding 10 passes defended and a forced fumble.[1] He emerged as a quiet leader in the secondary, mentoring younger defenders and contributing to the unit's overall stability amid a rebuilding defense.[3] Notable performances included a nine-tackle effort (with two tackles for loss) in a Week 2 loss to the divisional rival Baltimore Ravens, showcasing his impact against AFC North competition.[25] Following the 2017 season, on May 18, 2018, the Browns traded Taylor to the Arizona Cardinals for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[26] His two-year tenure in Cleveland marked his most consistent and productive stretch, highlighted by Pro Football Focus naming him the NFL's most improved cornerback from 2015 to 2016.[27]Arizona Cardinals
On May 18, 2018, the Arizona Cardinals acquired cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[28][1] The trade was facilitated by Taylor restructuring his contract, which he had extended with the Browns prior to the deal, to reduce the Cardinals' 2018 cap hit by approximately $2.75 million.[29] This move aimed to bolster the Cardinals' secondary alongside star Patrick Peterson, providing depth in a unit that had struggled with consistency.[30] During the 2018 season, Taylor appeared in 10 games for the Cardinals, starting three, primarily rotating in the secondary under defensive coordinator James Bettcher's scheme, which emphasized versatile zone coverages.[31] He recorded 17 total tackles (15 solo), one pass defended, and no interceptions, with his most notable contributions coming in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams, where he made five solo tackles while playing all 72 defensive snaps.[31] In Week 3 versus the Chicago Bears, Taylor added four solo tackles over 55 snaps, helping to contain wide receiver Allen Robinson in limited coverage duties.[31] His role diminished as the season progressed, reflecting broader challenges in the Cardinals' pass defense, which ranked 29th in the NFL in passing yards allowed. Taylor was released by the Cardinals on November 19, 2018, shortly after a 23-21 home loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 11, amid a reduced snap count and ongoing depth chart adjustments in the secondary.[32][33] The move came as the team sought to address performance inconsistencies, with Taylor having played only 42% of defensive snaps overall during his tenure.[1]Denver Broncos
Following his release from the Arizona Cardinals on November 19, 2018, Taylor signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent on December 4, 2018, to provide immediate depth at cornerback amid injuries to key players like Chris Harris Jr., who suffered a fractured fibula earlier that week.[34][35] Taylor appeared in four games for the Broncos during the 2018 season, serving primarily in a depth role and on special teams without recording a start.[31] In limited defensive snaps, he contributed one solo tackle and forced a fumble, helping to stabilize the secondary during the team's late-season push.[31] His integration into the Broncos' defense was swift but constrained by the short timeframe, with coach Vance Joseph noting Taylor's veteran experience as a quick asset for the unit facing multiple absences.[36] A notable incident occurred in Week 15 on December 15, 2018, during a 14-7 loss to the Cleveland Browns, when Taylor was ejected in the third quarter for unnecessary roughness after slapping Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman in the face following a play, resulting in a 15-yard penalty and his disqualification from the game.[37] The ejection further thinned Denver's already depleted cornerback group, leaving them with just two healthy options for the remainder of the contest.[38] Taylor was not retained by the Broncos after the 2018 season concluded, as his one-year contract expired without renewal, marking the end of his brief tenure with the team.[39][40]Seattle Seahawks
After his brief stint with the Denver Broncos at the end of the 2018 season, Jamar Taylor entered free agency and signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 9, 2019, as a veteran addition to the defensive backfield.[41] He was released on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts but re-signed to the 53-man roster on September 10, 2019, to provide depth amid injuries in the secondary.[42] In the 2019 season, Taylor appeared in nine games for the Seahawks, primarily serving as the nickel cornerback in a secondary that emphasized a hybrid zone coverage scheme as part of the post-Legion of Boom rebuild, which integrated younger players like Shaquill Griffin and Tre Flowers to maintain physicality against the run and pass.[43] He recorded 22 total tackles (18 solo) and three pass deflections, contributing on 194 defensive snaps (32% of team total) without starting a game, while also logging 61 special teams snaps (23%).[1] Taylor's role involved mentoring rookies and adapting to defensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's system, which prioritized base personnel packages and run defense, allowing him to excel in short-yardage situations despite limited snaps in obvious passing downs.[43] On November 20, 2019, the Seahawks waived Taylor to activate tight end Ed Dickson from injured reserve, part of broader roster adjustments to bolster offensive depth late in the season.[44]Atlanta Falcons
Taylor was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on December 10, 2019, providing late-season depth at cornerback following his waiver from the Seattle Seahawks three weeks earlier.[45][46] In his brief stint with Atlanta, Taylor appeared in three games during the 2019 regular season, none as a starter.[1] He logged 20 defensive snaps, representing 11% of the team's total defensive plays in those contests, and primarily contributed on special teams with 29 snaps, or 35% of the unit's total.[1] His only recorded statistic was one assisted tackle, underscoring his limited role in the Falcons' secondary amid injuries and roster needs.[1] Taylor was not retained by the Falcons after the 2019 season concluded, as his contract expired and he entered free agency.[24] This short appearance further highlighted his journeyman trajectory across multiple NFL teams.San Francisco 49ers
Taylor signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 6, 2020, to a one-year contract, joining the team as a veteran cornerback following a series of short stints with other NFL franchises from 2018 to 2019.[47] During the 2020 season, Taylor served in the 49ers' defensive rotation primarily as a nickel cornerback, filling in effectively after starter K'Waun Williams suffered an injury. He appeared in eight games, starting three, and recorded 22 tackles (20 solo), two interceptions for eight yards, one sack, and three passes defensed, contributing to the team's secondary depth amid a challenging injury-plagued year.[1][48] Taylor's season ended prematurely on November 29, 2020, when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, where he was carted off the field. The 49ers placed him on injured reserve on December 1, 2020, sidelining him for the remainder of the season and ultimately limiting his career longevity as he did not appear in another NFL game thereafter.[49][50] In an attempt at a potential comeback, the 49ers hosted Taylor for a workout on October 18, 2022, but he was not signed to a contract and did not return to the league. By 2025, Taylor remained a former NFL player with no further professional football activity.[1]Honors and statistics
Awards and accomplishments
During his senior season at Boise State in 2012, Taylor earned first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a defensive back, recognizing his contributions to the Broncos' defense with 51 tackles, nine pass breakups, and four interceptions.[51] A key pre-professional accomplishment came in the 2013 NFL Draft, where Taylor was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round (54th overall), highlighting his potential as a shutdown cornerback prospect out of college.[1] In his rookie year with the Dolphins, Taylor quickly contributed, appearing in nine games, providing depth and experience to the secondary despite the challenges of transitioning to the professional level.[52] With the Cleveland Browns in 2016, Taylor emerged as a standout performer, recording career-high marks in interceptions and pass deflections while earning recognition as one of the league's most improved cornerbacks according to Pro Football Focus evaluations. As a journeyman who played for seven NFL teams over nine seasons, Taylor did not receive major league-wide honors such as Pro Bowl selections or All-Pro designations, reflecting the competitive demands of the position across multiple franchises.[1]NFL career statistics
Jamar Taylor played 98 games over eight NFL seasons, starting 44 of them, and recorded 264 combined tackles (216 solo, 48 assisted), 5 interceptions, 34 pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery during his regular season career.[1] His career averages include 2.7 tackles per game and 0.6 pass deflections per game.[1] The following table provides a season-by-season breakdown of Taylor's regular season defensive statistics, aggregated for years with multiple teams:| Season | Team(s) | Games Played | Games Started | Combined Tackles | Solo Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Pass Deflections | Forced Fumbles | Fumble Recoveries |
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| 2013 | MIA | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | 12 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | 12 | 6 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | CLE | 15 | 14 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 0.0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | 16 | 15 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 0.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | ARI/DEN | 14 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA/ATL | 12 | 0 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SFO | 8 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |