Lane Dominick Taylor (born November 22, 1989) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. Taylor was signed by the

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as an

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in 2013.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the

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, Taylor signed with the

on May 10, 2013. In his rookie season, he appeared in ten games, playing predominantly on

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. Taylor appeared in all 16 games in his second season in 2014, playing at left and right guard. In his third season in 2015, Taylor started the first NFL game of his career against the

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in Week 13 at right guard. He started his second game against the

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at left guard in Week 17.

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staff writer Rob Demovsky cited that Taylor performed "nearly flawlessly" in both games. On March 8, 2016, Taylor signed a two-year, $4.15 million contract with the Packers. On September 4, 2017, Taylor signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with the Packers after starting all 16 games for the first time in 2016. On September 21, 2019, Taylor was placed on injured reserve with a biceps injury. Taylor entered the 2020 season as the Packers starting right guard. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1. On September 22, Taylor was placed on injured reserve.

Houston Texans

On April 16, 2021, Taylor signed with

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to a one-year contract. He was released on August 31, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 27.

References

External links

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Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, Lane 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Arlington, Texas American football offensive guards Oklahoma State Cowboys football players Green Bay Packers players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen