Taylor could log plenty of second-half snaps for the Patriots during Thursday's preseason opener versus Washington, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
While roster locks like Damien Harris and James White are expected to have their preseason reps limited, Taylor is fighting for depth chart slotting with Sony Michel, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson and special teams ace Brandon Bolden. The second-year back out of Arizona thus figures to see his share of touches during New England's exhibition slate, as he tries to secure a change-of-pace role heading in Week 1.