EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – One day after cornerback DeAndre Baker was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List, the Giants added a player at that position when they were awarded second-year pro Shakial Taylor off waivers. Taylor was released yesterday by the Denver Broncos.
The Giants players who hadn't previously reported arrived at MetLife Stadium today for the start of training camp.
A 6-foot, 181-pounder, Taylor played in five games last season for the Indianapolis Colts, who signed him as a rookie free agent. He was credited with seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed. Taylor made his NFL debut at Kansas City on Oct. 6. His last game was his most productive; he had five tackles (four solo) vs. Jacksonville on Nov. 17.
Taylor was waived by the Colts on Nov. 25 and was awarded the following day to Denver. He did not play in any games for the Broncos.
Taylor played in 21 games at the University of Kansas in 2017-18 after transferring from Mesa Community College. His totals with the Jayhawks included 55 tackles (46 solo), three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), eight passes defensed and one forced fumble.
A native of Lakeland, Fla., Taylor starred at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
*The Giants placed wide receiver David Sills V on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 33-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (34), left, and cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) run a drill as the team practiced at the NFL football team's facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) defends during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts defeated the Chiefs, 19-13. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Shakial Taylor defends on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Shakial Taylor defends on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is tackled by dIndianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) in action during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) walks to the field for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Sunday, July 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Shakial Taylor gets set on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-13. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Shakial Taylor (47) and safety Marvell Tell III (39) during practice at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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