The Facts:
Taylor strained his right hamstring during a conditioning drill Thursday and was less than full speed when Jacksonville opened camp. It was hardly the start Taylor wanted, especially after spending all of last season recovering from a serious knee injury. "It's kind of sad that the timing is so screwed up," he said. "That's why it's so hard to understand. ... I don't know why it happened. I was rested and I felt great."
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Taylor was required to perform the conditioning test because he skipped most of the team's voluntary, off-season workout program. Instead of running and lifting weights in Jacksonville, the 30-year-old franchise running back opted to train on his own. He recently told reporters he was in the "
best shape of his career. ..." Jack Del Rio told reporters the hamstring was no cause for concern, but we'll continue to follow his progress closely and bring you more as necessary.
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