Johnny Taylor

Johnny Herbert Taylor (born June 21, 1961) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, and San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

Early life Johnny Herbert Taylor was born on June 21, 1961, in Seattle, Washington. He attended Garfield High School in Seattle. He was injured for most of training camp, and was released on August 21. Taylor was waived on October 11, 1986. He was placed on injured reserve on October 23. He was released on November 28, 1986.

On September 24, 1987, Taylor signed with the San Diego Chargers during the 1987 NFL players strike. He stayed on with the team after the strike ended. He appeared in seven games, starting three, overall for the Chargers during the 1987 season before being placed on injured reserve on December 12, 1987. Taylor was released on August 22, 1988.