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Taurean Nixon
	Nixon with the Denver Broncos
No. 31 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	February 7, 1991 (age 33); Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Southern University Lab
College:	Tulane
NFL draft:	2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 251
Career history
	Denver Broncos (2015–2016); Jacksonville Jaguars (2017); Kansas City Chiefs (2017); Indianapolis Colts (2017); Los Angeles Rams (2017–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (50);
Career NFL statistics as of 2016
Tackles:
Tackles:	1

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Taurean Ellis Nixon (born February 7, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane University.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos selected Nixon in the seventh round with the 251st overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.^[1] On May 15, 2015, Nixon signed a four-year contract.^[2] On September 6, 2015, Nixon was signed to the practice squad.^[3] On January 19, 2016, Nixon was promoted to the active roster.^[4] On February 7, 2016, Nixon was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.^[5] Nixon was inactive for the game.^[6]

On September 3, 2016, Nixon was waived by the Broncos and was signed to their practice squad the next day.^[7]^[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 5, 2016.^[9] He was waived by the Broncos on November 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.^[10] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 28, 2016.^[11]

On June 14, 2017, Nixon was waived by the Broncos.^[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On June 15, 2017, Nixon was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.^[13] He was waived/injured by the Jaguars on July 31, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.^[14] He was waived on August 8, 2017.^[15]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 6, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.^[16] He was released on September 19, 2017.^[17]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 4, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.^[18] He was released on December 11, 2017.^[19]

Los Angeles Rams

On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.^[20]

References

^ DeChant, David (May 2, 2015). "Broncos make three straight picks in 7th". DenverBroncos.com.
^ "Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals". DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
^ "Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
^ "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
^ Swanson, Ben (February 7, 2016). "Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
^ Mason, Andrew. "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com.
^ Swanson, Ben. "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
^ Mason, Andrew (November 5, 2016). "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com.
^ DiLalla, Aric (November 21, 2016). "Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.
^ DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2016). "DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR". DenverBroncos.com.
^ Swanson, Ben (June 14, 2017). "Broncos sign CB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.
^ Williams, Charean (June 15, 2017). "Jaguars claim CB Taurean Nixon off waivers". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
^ Gantt, Darin (July 31, 2017). "Jaguars make a change at cornerback". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
^ Bouda, Nate (August 8, 2017). "Jaguars Waive DB Taurean Nixon From I.R. With Injury Settlement".
^ Roesch, Wesley (September 7, 2017). "Chiefs sign CB Taurean Nixon to practice squad, cut RB Devine Redding". USAToday.com.
^ Roesch, Wesley (September 19, 2017). "Chiefs shuffle practice squad, sign three players". USAToday.com.
^ "Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR". Colts.com. December 4, 2017.
^ "Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 11, 2017.
^ Williams, Charean (December 27, 2017). "Rams place Marqui Christian on IR". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.

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[1] DeChant, David (May 2, 2015). "Broncos make three straight picks in 7th". DenverBroncos.com.

[2] "Sambrailo and seventh-round picks sign their deals". DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-01.

[3] "Jordan Taylor, Taurean Nixon, Zaire Anderson make Broncos' practice squad". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.

[4] "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon, move Omar Bolden to injured reserve". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22.

[5] "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 31 August 2017.

[6] Swanson, Ben (February 7, 2016). "Gameday Inactives: Broncos in Super Bowl 50". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 7 August 2017.

[7] Mason, Andrew. "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com.

[8] Swanson, Ben. "Broncos add eight to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.

[9] Mason, Andrew (November 5, 2016). "Broncos promote Taurean Nixon to 53-man roster". DenverBroncos.com.

[10] DiLalla, Aric (November 21, 2016). "Broncos sign WR Marlon Brown, waive CB Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.

[11] DiLalla, Aric (December 28, 2016). "DeMarcus Ware, Kayvon Webster headed to IR". DenverBroncos.com.

[12] Swanson, Ben (June 14, 2017). "Broncos sign CB Chris Lewis-Harris, waive Taurean Nixon". DenverBroncos.com.

[13] Williams, Charean (June 15, 2017). "Jaguars claim CB Taurean Nixon off waivers". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.

[14] Gantt, Darin (July 31, 2017). "Jaguars make a change at cornerback". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.

[15] Bouda, Nate (August 8, 2017). "Jaguars Waive DB Taurean Nixon From I.R. With Injury Settlement".

[16] Roesch, Wesley (September 7, 2017). "Chiefs sign CB Taurean Nixon to practice squad, cut RB Devine Redding". USAToday.com.

[17] Roesch, Wesley (September 19, 2017). "Chiefs shuffle practice squad, sign three players". USAToday.com.

[18] "Roster Moves: Colts Re-Sign RB Matt Jones; Place CB Pierre Desir On IR". Colts.com. December 4, 2017.

[19] "Colts Sign WR Matt Hazel To Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 11, 2017.

[20] Williams, Charean (December 27, 2017). "Rams place Marqui Christian on IR". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.

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-'''Taurean Ellis Nixon''' (born February 7, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tulane University]].
+'''Taurean Ellis Nixon''' (born February 7, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the seventh round of [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tulane University]].
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+On December 27, 2017, Nixon was signed to the [[Los Angeles Rams]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams place Marqui Christian on IR|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/27/rams-place-marqui-christian-on-ir/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=December 27, 2017}}</ref>
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v t e Denver Broncos Super Bowl 50 champions
4 Britton Colquitt 8 Brandon McManus 10 Emmanuel Sanders 11 Jordan Norwood 12 Andre Caldwell 13 Trevor Siemian 14 Cody Latimer 15 Kyle Williams 16 Bennie Fowler 17 Brock Osweiler 18 Peyton Manning 20 Josh Bush 21 Aqib Talib 22 C. J. Anderson 23 Ronnie Hillman 25 Chris Harris Jr. 26 Darian Stewart 29 Bradley Roby 30 David Bruton 31 Omar Bolden 32 Ryan Murphy 33 Shiloh Keo 35 Kapri Bibbs 36 Kayvon Webster 37 Lorenzo Doss 39 Taurean Nixon 40 Juwan Thompson 43 T. J. Ward 46 Aaron Brewer 48 Shaquil Barrett 50 Zaire Anderson 51 Todd Davis 52 Corey Nelson 53 James Ferentz 54 Brandon Marshall 55 Lerentee McCray 56 Shane Ray 58 Von Miller (MVP) 59 Danny Trevathan 61 Matt Paradis 62 Dillon Day 65 Louis Vasquez 66 Kyle Roberts 67 Sam Brenner 68 Ryan Harris 69 Evan Mathis 70 Robert Myers 73 Max Garcia 74 Ty Sambrailo 75 Cameron Jefferson 76 Tyler Polumbus 78 Ryan Clady 79 Michael Schofield 80 Vernon Davis 81 Owen Daniels 82 Jeff Heuerman 84 Nick Kasa 85 Virgil Green 87 Jordan Taylor 88 Demaryius Thomas 90 Antonio Smith 91 Kenny Anunike 92 Sylvester Williams 94 DeMarcus Ware 95 Derek Wolfe 96 Vance Walker 97 Malik Jackson 98 Darius Kilgo 99 George Uko
Head coach: Gary Kubiak
Coaches: Clancy Barone Chris Beake Samson Brown Brian Callahan Tony Coaxum James Cregg Joe DeCamillis Rick Dennison Mike Eubanks Chris Gould Reggie Herring Greg Knapp Bill Kollar Anthony Lomando Dennis Love Marc Lubick Fred Pagac Brian Pariani Wade Phillips Phil Rauscher Luke Richesson Eric Studesville Tyke Tolbert Joe Woods
Owner: Pat Bowlen

v t e Los Angeles Rams roster
Active	0 Byron Young 1 Derion Kendrick 2 Russ Yeast 3 Kamren Curl 3 Sam Wiglusz 4 Dresser Winn 5 Tutu Atwell 6 Drake Stoops 6 Tre Tomlinson 9 Matthew Stafford 10 Cooper Kupp 11 Jimmy Garoppolo 13 Stetson Bennett 14 Cobie Durant 15 Demarcus Robinson 16 Tyler Johnson 17 Puka Nacua 19 Xavier Smith 20 Ronnie Rivers 21 Zach Evans 22 Blake Corum 23 Kyren Williams 24 Darious Williams 25 Jason Taylor II 26 Kamren Kinchens 27 Tre'Davious White 30 Boston Scott 30 Josh Wallace 31 Nick Hampton 32 Ochaun Mathis 33 Cam Lampkin 34 Tanner Ingle 35 Jake Hummel 36 Charles Woods 37 Quentin Lake 38 Shaun Jolly 39 Jaylen McCollough 41 Cameron McCutcheon 42 Ethan Evans 43 Joshua Karty 44 Brennan Jackson 45 Neal Johnson 46 Kenny Logan Jr 47 Alex Ward 48 Omar Speights 49 Tanner Brown 50 Beaux Limmer 51 Zach VanValkenburg 52 Larrell Murchison 53 Ernest Jones 54 Olakunle Fatukasi 55 Braden Fiske 56 Christian Rozeboom 57 Zachary Thomas 58 Elias Neal 59 Troy Reeder 60 Logan Bruss 61 A. J. Arcuri 62 Blake Larson 63 Grant Miller 65 David Olajiga (Int.) 66 KT Leveston 67 Justin Dedich 68 Mike McAllister 69 Kevin Dotson 70 Joe Noteboom 71 Warren McClendon 72 Jonah Jackson 73 Steve Avila 77 Alaric Jackson 79 Rob Havenstein 81 J. J. Laap 82 Miller Forristall 83 Nikola Kalinic 84 Hunter Long 86 Colby Parkinson 87 Davis Allen 88 Jordan Whittington 89 Tyler Higbee 90 Tyler Davis 91 Kobie Turner 92 Anthony Goodlow 93 Tuli Letuligasenoa 94 Desjuan Johnson 95 Bobby Brown 96 Keir Thomas 97 Michael Hoecht 98 Cory Durden
Unsigned draft picks	8 Jared Verse
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