| Chester
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Photo Gallery: Seahawks-Vikings
Check out this week's dominant victory over the Seahawks in pictures
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 22, 2009 |
Taylor recounts leaving Ravens
Running back Chester Taylor had a decision to make when he became a free agent in 2006.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 17, 2009 |
VikingBuzz BLOG
Vikings fortunate to have Chester Taylor as Peterson’s backup at running back
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 8, 2009 |
Vikings have other contracts to consider too 
Antoine Winfield is far from the only Viking whose contract is up after the 2009 season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 8, 2009 |
RB Taylor handles setbacks like a true pro
Chester Taylor has handled his business with class despite several setbacks along the way.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 19, 2009 |
Vikings offense getting imaginative
The addition of Percy Harvin sent the coaches back to the drawing board to diagram new plays.
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 30, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Lions
A few Vikings set single-season marks for the franchise with their efforts against the Lions.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 7, 2008 |
Notebook: Rest and Taylor Rx for A.D.
Peterson is finding that having a quality second back and a few days off are both helpful.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 5, 2008 |
Taylor’s contributions increasing
As the season wears on, Chester Taylor could become a bigger factor in the Vikings offense.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 25, 2008 |
Notebook: Hicks helping on returns
Maurice Hicks made a positive impression in his first game returning kicks for the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 3, 2008 |
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How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Baltimore Ravens on March 11, 2006, to a four-year, $14 million contract.
Injury History: Missed one game in 2005 with a shoulder injury. Missed one game in 2006. Missed two games in 2007 with a hip injury.
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Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2007: Played in 14 games, starting eight. Rushed 157 times for 844 yards (5.4-yard average) and seven touchdowns. Caught 29 passes for 281 yards (9.7-yard average). Teamed with Adrian Peterson to set a Vikings record with 2,185 yards by a duo and 2,634 team rushing yards as part of the NFL’s best rushing offense in 2007. Taylor (two) and Peterson (six) combined for a team-record eight 100-yard rushing performances. Taylor’s seven rushing touchdowns was a career high and part of the team’s league-leading 22 rushing TDs. Had the third-longest run in team history with an 84-yard TD trot at San Francisco on Dec. 9 (he also has the longest run, 95 yards, in team history). Tied a Vikings single-game record with three touchdowns against Oakland on Nov. 18.
2006: In his first season as a full-time starter, he made 15 starts for the Vikings and set a franchise record with 304 carries. His 1,214 rushing yards was the fourth-highest total in team history. He also caught 42 passes for 288 yards and scored six touchdowns. Became only the fifth Vikings running back to ever top 1,000 yards rushing. Set a team record with nine games with 20 or more rushing attempts. Posted four 100-yard games and had 99 in another. Was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for his performance vs. Seattle Oct. 22, when he rushed for 169 yards – including a 95-yard TD run.
2005: Played in 15 games and started one for the Ravens as the primary backup to Jamal Lewis. Finished the season with 117 carries for 487 yards and no touchdowns rushing, and 41 receptions for 292 yards and one touchdown receiving.
2004: Played in all 16 games and made four starts when Lewis was down with an injury. Finished the season with 160 carries for 714 yards and two touchdowns as well as 30 receptions for 184 yards. Has consecutive 100-yard rushing days in his limited role as a starter, rushing 23 times for 139 yards vs. the Bengals and 25 carries for 104 yards and a TD vs. the Giants.
2003: Played in all 16 games with one start. Finished the season with 63 carries for 276 yards and two touchdowns and caught 20 passes for 132 yards.
2002: Played in all 16 games as a rookie, starting two. Finished the year with 33 carries for 122 yards and 14 receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns.
College: As a senior, was named first-team All-MAC and runner-up for the conference player of the year. That year he ran 268 times for 1,492 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught 26 passes for 242 yards and three more TDs. Was named North Team MVP at the Hula Bowl. As a junior, also won All-MAC honors with 250-1,470-18 rushing numbers and .
Personal: Was named to the “Dream Team” by both daily newspapers in Detroit as a high school senior. Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity.
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