The Bengals today signed unrestricted free agent CB Ja'Sir Taylor to a one-year contract for the 2026 season.
Taylor (5-10, 185), a fifth-year player out of Wake Forest University, originally was a sixth-round draft pick of the L.A. Chargers in 2022. He played in 57 games for the Chargers before being traded in November 2025 to the N.Y. Jets, where he played in eight contests. In 65 career regular-season games (12 starts), he has recorded 76 tackles, one TFL, 15 PDs, one INT and one FR defensively, along with 21 tackles on special teams.
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Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor (36) lines up before the snap during the NFL game against the New York Jets, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers defeated the Jets 27-6. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
New York Jets cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor (36) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor (36) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Ja'Sir Taylor (36) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Titans 17-14. (Greg Trott via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass and is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers' Ja'Sir Taylor (36) in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. Chargers won 24-17. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
