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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor has bounced around the league the past few seasons with the hopes of holding down a starting job. After being signed by Los Angeles last offseason, the opportunity arose this season. However, the worst case scenario occurred after just one start.
Prior to the Week 2 matchup with the Chiefs, a team doctor accidentally punctured Taylor’s lung while trying to administer a painkilling injection. It forced the team to throw rookie Justin Herbert into the action, where he shined in each of his three starts.
Coach Anthony Lynn said that Taylor would return to being the starter, but he ultimately chose to roll with the hot hand, announcing Herbert as the starter the rest of the way out Thursday.
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It was unfortunate news to Taylor, as he has now lost his starting job three times in his professional career.
“He did not take it well because he wants to lead this team. But he is a pro. He’s one of the better pros I’ve been around. He will support Justin like he’s been doing. He’s still the captain of this football team,” Lynn said.
Taylor’s reaction comes as no surprise. Prior to joining the Bolts, Taylor lost his starting job while with the Bills to Nathan Peterman and Browns to Baker Mayfield. Now, he loses it to the 22-year old Herbert
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Lynn said Taylor will be the backup when he returns from injury. The 31-year old signal-caller is set to hit the free agency market after this season.