Taylor's NFL journey is full of misfortune. Playing for his 6th team in 13 seasons (the Giants now), he inked a $96M deal with the Bills in 2016. Yet, the Bills traded him to the Browns after a year.
With the Chargers, the team doctor accidentally punctured his lung with a painkiller injection. Hamstring injury in 2021 let Mills start. Despite mishaps, he earned a substantial football fortune.
With an estimated worth of $10M, Taylor, mostly a career backup, amassed substantial wealth from football salaries. He earned extra income through endorsements.
Spotrac estimated his NFL earnings at $65.1M. In 2018, he earned a notable amount, with a $10M base salary & a $6M roster bonus from the Browns. In contrast, he made over $480,000 as a Ravens rookie.
In his NFL journey, Taylor secured 7 deals. Apart from the 2016 Bills extension, he signed a 4-year, $2.1M rookie contract with the Ravens in 2011, & a 3-year, $3.3M deal with the Bills in 2015.
Post the hefty Bills deal, Taylor restructured his deal for 2 years, $30.5M in 2017. Chargers offered $11M after 2 years. He signed a one-year, $5.5M contract with the Texans the following year.
In 2023, Taylor is in the midst of his Giants' 2-year, $11M contract. He participated in their initial preseason game, achieving three completions and two carries for 14 yards.