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Chester Taylor #29 | Running Back | Minnesota Vikings
Height: 5-11    Weight: 213    Born: Sep 22, 1979, River Rouge, MI

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November 18, 2007
The Vikings were without Adrian Peterson Sunday, but their running game certainly didn't suffer, as Chester Taylor torched the Raiders for 164 yards and three TDs on 22 carries. He also added 38 yards on three receptions. It's not clear how long AD will be out, but in the meantime, Taylor will be a solid fantasy option.
October 12, 2007
Chester Taylor and defensive end Erasmus James fought in the locker room after practice on Wednesday, according to Friday’s Minneapolis Star Tribune. James punched Taylor near the eye, and then Taylor responded by throwing a chair at James. However, the chair missed James and struck offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie.
September 28, 2007
Chester Taylor will make his first appearance since Week 1 when the Vikings face the Packers on Sunday. “He’ll start the game, and Adrian (Peterson) will be in after him,” head coach Brad Childress told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Peterson missed the last two games with a strained oblique.
September 27, 2007
Chester Taylor practiced again on Thursday and is expected to play on Sunday against the Packers, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He missed the last two games with a strained oblique muscle.
September 27, 2007
Brad Childress wasted no time in letting reports know which running back will start if healthy. “ Chester Taylor is the starter,” Childress told Wednesday’s Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Taylor was limited during practice on Wednesday.
September 26, 2007
Vikings running back Chester Taylor was limited during Wednesday’s practice, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He hasn’t played since season opener because of a hip injury. There is a good chance Taylor debuts this week against the Packers, and he will likely cost Adrian Peterson about 10 carries over the course of the game.
September 23, 2007
Vikings running back Chester Taylor will be inactive for the second straight week with an oblique injury. Adrian Peterson will start and get a majority of the carries.
September 22, 2007
It appears that the Vikings may get Chester Taylor back in action for Week 3. Although he's listed a questionable, he said he should be all right for the game, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I'm looking forward to playing," he said. "Right now, I'm supposed to be playing so I'll take it from there." Since he's still not fully recovered from his hip injury, you won't want to play him. His status is more relevant to the overall production of Adrian Peterson, who should still handle the bulk of carries, regardless.
September 17, 2007
Chester Taylor owners will have to wait until Wednesday to get an update on his health status. Head coach Brad Childress told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on Monday that he will not comment on Taylor's status for Week 3 until then. Taylor missed Week 2 with a hip/oblique injury. Taylor's status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs will have a big impact on Adrian Peterson's fantasy value. Childress is loyal to Taylor in the sense that he's kept him in the starting role despite the rookie's impressive start.
September 16, 2007
Vikings running back Chester Taylor is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Lions because of a strained oblique muscle he suffered in Week 1. First-round pick Adrian Peterson will start. This will be Peterson’s first chance to be the Vikings’ featured back for an entire game. It is good timing, too, because the Lions defense is rather weak against the run.
September 15, 2007
Whether Chester Taylor will suit up and play Sunday against the Lions will be his decision. "Sometimes those things get better as they go," Childress told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "He's done everything he can to put himself in the position, so we'll see. We'll leave it up to him." He's listed as questionable due to the oblique injury sustained in the opener and probably will be a game-time call.
September 14, 2007
Vikings running back Chester Taylor is listed as questionable for week two with an oblique injury. It is unlikely he’ll play against the Lions, according to ESPN, meaning Adrian Peterson will start in his place.
September 14, 2007
Chester Taylor did not practice on Friday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He is nursing a strained oblique muscle and is not expected to play on Sunday against the Lions.
September 14, 2007
Chester Taylor was limited during practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday and is considered unlikely to play. “I don’t think you can put a guy out there at that high-impact position that can’t weather the storm,” head coach Brad Childress told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He is nursing a strained oblique muscle.
September 12, 2007
Chester Taylor was on the practice field on Wednesday, but it did not appear as if he was going to take part in any drills after the media was dismissed, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He is considered questionable with a bruised oblique for Sunday’s game against the Lions.
September 10, 2007
Vikings running back Chester Taylor had an MRI on Monday morning and has a contusion of his oblique, head coach Brad Childress told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “He’s a pretty tough guy so he’ll treat that thing,” Childress said. “There is nothing structurally wrong and it’s just extremely uncomfortable right now. We’ll get that settled down and see where he comes by Wednesday.”
September 9, 2007
Chester Taylor left Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a left hip injury. He headed back to the locker room just before the end of the first quarter. His status for the remainder of the game is questionable.
August 17, 2007
Chester Taylor played only one offensive series during the Vikings preseason opener and is unlikely to play much on Friday against the Jets either. “You do want to get him a couple carries,” offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “You do want to be able to get him hit, get him used to that. But obviously you don’t want to overuse him and you definitely don’t want to get him hurt. So there is that fine line that you’re trying to balance.”
August 1, 2007
Chester Taylor is expected to miss a day or two of practice with a bruised right arm, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He suffered the injury during practice on Tuesday.
July 31, 2007
X-rays on Chester Taylor ’s injured right arm came back negative. Head coach Brad Childress downplayed the injury and described it as a “contusion,” according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
July 31, 2007
Chester Taylor was carted off the practice field on Tuesday with a right shoulder or right arm injury, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He suffered the injury when he was hit after catching a pass.
May 23, 2007
Chester Taylor spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday about new backfield mate Adrian Peterson. "It's always good to have a one-two punch," Taylor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "So we can come in, spell each other and as long as it's efficient and working, jut keep doing it." The Vikings selected Peterson with the No. 7 overall pick in the draft last month.

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