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{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
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* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}}) 
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
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* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl 50|50]])
* First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2016 All-Pro Team|2016]])
* Second-team All-Pro ([[2013 All-Pro Team|2013]])
* 5× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2014 Pro Bowl|2013]]–[[2018 Pro Bowl|2017]])
* [[Touchdown Club of Columbus#Jack Tatum Trophy|Jack Tatum Trophy]] (2007)
* Consensus First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2007 College Football All-America Team|2007]])
* 2× First-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] ([[2006 All-Big 12 Conference football team|2006]], [[2007 All-Big 12 Conference football team|2007]])
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'''Aqib Talib''' (born February 13, 1986) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Kansas]], where he received consensus [[All-American]] honors, and was selected by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the first round of the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. Talib also played for the [[New England Patriots]], [[Denver Broncos]], and [[Los Angeles Rams]], winning [[Super Bowl 50]] with Denver. In 2020, he made his debut as an analyst for [[NFL on Fox]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Shalise Manza  |date=December 23, 2020 |title=The powerful way Aqib Talib is representing Black Americans in the Fox NFL broadcast booth |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/the-powerful-way-aqib-talib-is-representing-black-americans-in-the-fox-broadcast-booth-193315128.html |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Aqib Talib was born in [[Cleveland, Ohio]], to parents Theodore Henry and Okolo Talib in a [[Muslim]] household. Talib is the youngest of four siblings; he has two older sisters, Saran and Kai, and an older brother, Yaqub.<ref name="CJO" /> As the youngest of four children, he was named Aqib which means "the last one" in Arabic. His last name, Talib, means "student." Aqib's parents divorced when he was young, and he spent much of his childhood between Ohio and [[New Jersey]]. When Talib was in the eighth grade, his mother moved to [[Richardson, Texas]], with him and his older brother.<ref name="CJO">{{Cite web |last=Corcoran |first=Tully  |date=November 22, 2007 |title=Who he is in life makes Talib a success on field |url=http://cjonline.com/stories/112207/haw_219602821.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804075043/http://cjonline.com/stories/112207/haw_219602821.shtml |archive-date=August 4, 2008 |website=CJOnline}}</ref>

Talib attended [[Berkner High School]] in [[Richardson, Texas]], and lettered in [[high school football|football]], basketball, and track. In football, as a senior, he was named Berkner High School's Defensive Back of the Year while garnering first-team all-district and first-team all-city honors. In [[track & field]], he was a member of the [[4 × 100 metres relay|4 × 100m]] (43.05) and [[4 × 200 metres relay|4 × 200m]] (1:32.77) relay squads.

As a [[college football]] prospect during his senior year, Talib was rated as a two-star recruit by [[Rivals.com]]. He was recruited by [[University of Kansas|Kansas]], [[University of Wyoming|Wyoming]], [[University of Tulsa|Tulsa]], [[University of Arizona|Arizona]], [[Kansas State University|Kansas State]], and [[Baylor University|Baylor]]. He chose to sign a [[National Letter of Intent]] to play for Kansas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib |url=http://nfldraft.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=24663&sport=1 |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref>

==College career==
Talib attended the [[University of Kansas]], where he played for the [[Kansas Jayhawks football]] team from 2004 to 2007.

===2007 season===
[[File:Aqib Talib 2007.jpg|thumb|Talib in 2007 with Kansas]]

Talib established himself as one of the best defensive college football players in the country as a junior, and was recognized as a consensus first-team [[2007 College Football All-America Team|All-American]]. He also continued to play sparingly as a wide receiver, catching four touchdown passes through the first nine games. Against rival Kansas State, Talib preserved a victory by intercepting a [[Josh Freeman]] pass in the final moments of the game. He also returned an interception 102 yards for a touchdown against Florida International.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2007 |title=The Greene Room Live: KU-FIU |url=https://www2.kusports.com/weblogs/greene_room/2007/sep/22/live_fiu2/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=KU Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> After the 2007 season, Talib was a unanimous All-American selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 12, 2007 |title=Talib named All-American |url=http://www.cjonline.com/stories/121207/haw_224827193.shtml |access-date=December 12, 2007 |publisher=Topeka Capital-Journal}}</ref>

In the [[2008 Orange Bowl]] against [[2007 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]], Talib returned an interception for a touchdown thrown by [[Tyrod Taylor]] and was named the game's Most Valuable Player. He announced on January 6, 2008, that he would forgo his senior season and enter the [[2008 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2008 |title=Collins, Talib to enter draft |url=http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/jan/08/collins_talib_enter_draft/?football |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080114042130/http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/jan/08/collins_talib_enter_draft/?football |archive-date=January 14, 2008 |access-date=January 6, 2008 |publisher=KU Sports}}</ref>

Talib was added to the Kansas Ring of Honor in 2017 along with his Orange Bowl Championship teammate [[Anthony Collins (American football)|Anthony Collins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas Athletics to honor 2007 Orange Bowl team, Aqib Talib, Anthony Collins and Mark Mangino at September 2 home-opener |url=http://kuathletics.com/news/2017/8/15/football-kansas-athletics-to-honor-2007-orange-bowl-team-aqib-talib-anthony-collins-and-mark-mangino-at-september-2-home-opener.aspx |website=KUAthletics.com|date=August 15, 2017 }}</ref>

==Professional career==
As one of the nation's top cornerback prospects, Talib received an invitation to the 2008 NFL Combine, held at the [[RCA Dome]] in [[Indianapolis]], Indiana.<ref>[http://www.sportznutz.com/nfl/draft/2008/combine/defensive_backs.htm Results – Defensive Backs<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411114849/http://www.sportznutz.com/nfl/draft/2008/combine/defensive_backs.htm |date=April 11, 2008 }}</ref>

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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
The [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] selected Talib in the first round (20th overall) of the [[2008 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=May 11, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the third cornerback selected, behind [[Leodis McKelvin]] and [[Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2008 |title=Bucs pick cornerback Talib in NFL draft first round |url=http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article474916.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080428031241/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article474916.ece |archive-date=April 28, 2008 |access-date=April 27, 2008 |publisher=Tampa Bay}}</ref> He became the first Kansas player to be drafted in the first round since 1993 when [[Dana Stubblefield]] was drafted 26th overall by the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/kansas/drafted.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Talib also became the second cornerback ever taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round since they selected [[Rod Jones (cornerback)|Rod Jones]] in the [[1986 NFL Draft]].<ref>Wood, Ryan.[http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/apr/27/talib_first_firstround_jayhawk_1993/?football "Talib First First-round Jayhawks since 1993"], ''Lawrence Journal-World'', April 27, 2008.</ref>

====2008====
On July 25, 2008, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Talib to a four-year, $14 million contract that included $8 million guaranteed.<ref name="rookie">{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2008 |title=rookie Talib trying to overcome questions about his character |url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-08-05/sports/bucs05_1_aqib-talib-rookie-contract-tampa-bay |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=articles.orlandosentinel.com}}</ref>

While attending the NFL's rookie symposium, Talib got into a fight with fellow rookie and teammate [[Cory Boyd]]. He also overslept and missed a flight to [[Canton, Ohio]], for a mandatory rookie function at the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]]. Talib also missed team meetings during organized team activities and training camp his rookie season.<ref name="rookie" /> Throughout training camp, Talib competed for a job as one of the starting cornerbacks against [[Phillip Buchanon]]. Head coach [[Jon Gruden]] named Talib the third cornerback on the depth chart behind veteran [[Ronde Barber]] and Phillip Buchanon to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart: 8/29/2008 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/29/TB |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>

He made his professional regular season debut in the [[2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers']] season-opener at the [[2008 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and made one solo tackle in their 24–20 loss. In Week 2, Talib made his first career interception off a pass attempt by [[2008 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons']] rookie quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] as Tampa Bay defeated them 24–9. The following game, Talib was inactive for Tampa Bay's 27–24 victory at the [[2008 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]. On October 12, 2008, he recorded a season-high three combined tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted [[Jake Delhomme]] in a 27–3 win over the [[2008 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]]. On November 2, 2008, Talib made his first career start during the Buccaneers' 30–27 victory at the [[2008 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]. He finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2008}} with 23 combined tackles (17 solo), nine pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and two starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Aqib Talib (2008) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2008 |access-date=February 3, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Jon Gruden]] was fired after the Buccaneers finished third in the NFC South with a 9–7 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2008.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2009====
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted defensive backs coach [[Raheem Morris]] to head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2009 |title=Morris is Bucs' new coach |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3840530 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He named Talib the starting cornerback, alongside Ronde Barber, after Buchanon departed for the [[Detroit Lions]] in free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tampa Bay Buccaneers depth chart: 09/06/2009 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/40/TB |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>

On October 4, 2009, Talib recorded four solo tackles, three pass deflections, and had a career-high three interceptions off of [[2009 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins']] quarterback [[Jason Campbell]] during their 16–13 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 3-2009: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Washington Redskins |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2009100407/2009/REG4/buccaneers@redskins |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 13 loss at the [[2009 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]]. On December 20, 2009, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in their 24–7 win at the [[2009 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. He finished the {{NFL Year|2009}} season with a career-high 64 combined tackles (56 solo), 15 passes defensed, and five interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Aqib Talib (2009) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2009 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Defensive coordinator [[Jim Bates (American football)|Jim Bates]] was fired after a 1–9 start and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the season with a 3–13 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2009.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2010====
Head coach Raheem Morris retained defensive coordinator duties and opted to keep Ronde Barber and Aqib Talib as the starting cornerbacks. On August 31, 2010, it was reported that the [[NFL]] Commissioner [[Roger Goodell]] issued Talib a one-game suspension, to serve during the Buccaneers' season-opener, for his involvement in a battery of a taxi driver (See Personal life).<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2010 |title=NFL suspends Aqib Talib one game |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5516596 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

He made his season debut in the [[2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers']] Week 2 game against the [[2010 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] and recorded a tackle, a pass deflection, and an interception during their 20–7 victory. On October 31, 2010, Talib recorded five solo tackles, two interceptions, and scored his first career touchdown in Tampa Bay's 38–35 victory at the [[2010 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]]. He intercepted quarterback [[Max Hall]] in the second quarter and returned it 45-yards for his first career touchdown, but also was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for taunting during his return.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 8-2009: Tampa Bay Bucc @ Arizona Cardinals |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010103109/2010/REG8/buccaneers@cardinals |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 10, he recorded a season-high eight combined tackles and deflected a pass during a 31–16 victory against the [[2010 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]]. On December 6, 2010, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed Talib on injured reserve due to a hip injury he suffered during a Week 13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2010 |title=Aqib Talib out for year with hip injury |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5892404 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL year|2010}} season with 40 combined tackles (39 solo), 11 pass deflections, a touchdown, and a career-high six interceptions in 11 games and 11 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Aqib Talib (2010) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2010 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished with a 10–6 record in 2010, but did not qualify for the playoffs after finishing third in their division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/index.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After the 2010 season, Talib was named Defensive Back of the Year by the [[National Football League Alumni|NFL Alumni Association]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2011 |title=NFL Alumni Names Winners of 2010 Player of the Year Awards |url=http://www.nflalumni.org/ArticleDetails/tabid/94/ArticleID/75/Default.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208162609/http://www.nflalumni.org/ArticleDetails/tabid/94/ArticleID/75/Default.aspx |archive-date=February 8, 2011 |access-date=February 9, 2011 |publisher=NFL Alumni}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib named 2010 NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year |url=http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/ot/both/2011/02/07/Aqib_Talib_named_2010_NFL_Alumni_Defensive_Back_of_the_Year.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219030435/http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/ot/both/2011/02/07/Aqib_Talib_named_2010_NFL_Alumni_Defensive_Back_of_the_Year.html |archive-date=February 19, 2014 |access-date=February 7, 2011 |website=mynews13.com}}</ref>

====2011====
Talib and Barber remained as the starting cornerback duo in 2011. He started the [[2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers']] season-opener against the [[2011 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] and recorded three solo tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception by [[Matthew Stafford]] for a 28-yard touchdown during their 27–20 loss to the Lions. In Week 3, Talib made a season-high six solo tackles in a 16–13 victory over the [[2011 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]. On November 27, 2011, Talib recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and scored his third career touchdown after intercepting [[Matt Hasselbeck]] and returning it 28-yards during the Buccaneers' 23–17 loss at the [[2011 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 12-2011: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Tennessee Titans |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011112706/2011/REG12/buccaneers@titans |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was sidelined for a Week 11 loss at the [[2011 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] due to a hamstring injury. On December 19, 2011, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed Talib on injured reserve after due to a recurring hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sander Phillipse |date=December 19, 2011 |title=Aqib Talib heads to Injured Reserve for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DT Jovan Haye signed |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/platform/amp/2011/12/19/2647379/aqib-talib-heads-to-injured-reserve-for-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-dt |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=BucsNation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2011 |title=Buccaneers Place CB Aqib Talib On Injured Reserve |url=http://tampa.cbslocal.com/2011/12/20/buccaneers-place-cb-aqib-talib-on-injured-reserve/ |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=tampa.cbslocal.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 34 combined tackles (31 solo), 11 pass deflections, two interceptions, two touchdowns, and a forced fumble in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player Stats: Aqib Talib (2011) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2011 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the {{NFL Year|2011}} season last in the [[NFC South]] with a 4–12 record and had a ten-game losing streak to end the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2011.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On January 2, 2012, head coach [[Raheem Morris]] was fired by the Buccaneers after his third season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 3, 2012 |title=Bucs fire coach Raheem Morris |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7413905/tampa-bay-buccaneers-fire-coach-raheem-morris-10-game-losing-skid |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

====2012====
New head coach [[Greg Schiano]] named Talib and newly acquired free agent [[Eric Wright (cornerback, born 1985)|Eric Wright]] the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season after [[Ronde Barber]] was moved to free safety.

On September 15, 2012, Talib recorded a season-high eight solo tackles during a 41–34 loss at the [[2012 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]. The following week, he made seven solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted [[Tony Romo]] in their 16–10 loss at the [[2012 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].

On October 13, 2012, Talib was suspended by the NFL for four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Talib's positive result was for [[Adderall]] and he released a statement saying, "Around the beginning of training camp, I made a mistake by taking an Adderall pill without a prescription."<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2012 |title=Aqib Talib of Buccaneers suspended four games for Adderall use |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000079902/article/aqib-talib-of-buccaneers-suspended-four-games-for-adderall-use |access-date=October 13, 2012 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

===New England Patriots===

On November 1, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded Talib and a [[2013 NFL Draft|2013]] seventh-round draft pick to the [[New England Patriots]] for a 2013 fourth-round draft pick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=November 1, 2012 |title=Buccaneers trade Aqib Talib to Patriots for draft pick |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000088693/article/buccaneers-trade-aqib-talib-to-patriots-for-draft-pick |access-date=September 30, 2013 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Buccaneers went on to draft defensive end [[William Gholston]] with their fourth-round pick and the Patriots selected defensive end [[Michael Buchanan (American football)|Michael Buchanan]] with their seventh-round pick.

====2012====
On November 12, 2012, Talib returned from his four-game suspension. Head coach [[Bill Belichick]] named Talib one of the starting cornerbacks with [[Kyle Arrington]] after moving [[Devin McCourty]] to free safety. On November 18, 2012, Talib made his [[2012 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] debut against the [[2012 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] and recorded seven combined tackles, defended a pass, and returned an interception from rookie [[quarterback]] [[Andrew Luck]] for a 59-yard touchdown as the Patriots routed the Colts 59–24. Talib was plagued with a hip injury throughout the season and missed the Patriots' Week 17 28–0 win vs the [[2012 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2012 |title=Patriots Injury Report: Gronk, Mankins, Talib Among 20 'Questionable' Against Dolphins |url=https://www.boston.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/patriots-injury-report-gronk-mankins-talib-among-20-questionable-against-dolphins/amp/ |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=www.boston.cbslocal.com}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2012}} season with 40 combined tackles (33 solo), ten pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown in ten games and nine starts.<ref name="stats12">{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Aqib Talib (2012) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2012 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

The New England Patriots finished atop the [[AFC East]] with a 12–4 record and were given a first round bye. On January 13. 2013, Talib started his first career playoff game and recorded ten combined tackles as the Patriots defeated the [[2012 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]] 41–28. The following week, they were defeated 28–13 in the AFC Championship by the eventual [[Super Bowl XLVII]] champion [[2012 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots - January 20th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2013====
[[File:Aqib Talib.JPG|175px|thumbnail|right|Talib with the Patriots in the 2013 postseason]]
On March 16, 2013, the Patriots signed Talib to a one-year, $4.86 million contract that includes $4.57 million guaranteed and a [[signing bonus]] of $3 million.<ref>Gregg Rosenthal, "[http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000151254/article/aqib-talib-signs-contract-with-new-england-patriots Aqib Talib, New England Patriots agree to contract]", NFL.com (March 16, 2013). Retrieved March 16, 2013.</ref><ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Aqib Talib contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/aqib-talib-3024/ |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}}</ref>

He was named one of the starting cornerbacks, alongside [[Alfonzo Dennard]] to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erik Frenz |date=August 26, 2013 |title=Patriots Roster 2013: Latest Cuts, Depth Charts and Analysis |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/1750555-patriots-roster-2013-latest-cuts-depth-charts-and-analysis.amp.html |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On September 12, 2013, Talib recorded two combined tackles, two pass deflections, and two interceptions during a 13–10 win against the [[2013 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots - September 12th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309120nwe.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He missed three consecutive games (Weeks 7–9) after aggravating his hip injury that plagued him over the last two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2013 |title=Aqib Talib Injury: Updates on Patriots CB's Hip, Likely Return Date |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1809674-aqib-talib-injury-updates-on-patriots-cbs-hip-likely-return-date |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2013}} with 41 combined tackles (35 solo), 14 pass deflections, and four interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Aqib Talib (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib was targeted 65 times and allowed 29 receptions (44%) for 471 yards and two touchdowns in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Doug Kyed |date=March 3, 2014 |title=Aqib Talib, Alterraun Verner Among Top Cornerbacks Patriots Could Sign |url=https://www.nesn.com/2014/03/aqib-talib-alterraun-verner-among-top-free-agent-cornerbacks-for-patriots/amp/ |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=nesn.com}}</ref>

The Patriots repeated as AFC East champions and received a first-round bye with a 12–4 record. After defeating the [[2013 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] in the divisional round, they went on to face the [[2013 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], only to lose the game 26–16. Talib left in the second quarter after taking a hit by former teammate [[Wes Welker]] and did not return. Although it was suspected he suffered an injury to his ribs at first, it was later discovered Talib suffered a knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chris Burke |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Aqib Talib injured on (pick-play?) collision with Wes Welker |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/01/19/aqib-talib-injury-new-england-patriots-wes-welker |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=SI.com}}</ref> Head coach Bill Belichick stated "As it turned out, it was a key play in the game." Without Talib, Kyle Arrington and rookie [[Logan Ryan]] were tasked with covering [[Demaryius Thomas]] as the Patriots' defense gave up 505 yards, the most during the Belichick's tenure with New England at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greg Rosenthal |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Aqib Talib's injury key to New England Patriots' loss |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000315027/article/aqib-talibs-injury-key-to-new-england-patriots-loss |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib's 2013 performance was good enough for a selection to the [[2013 Pro Bowl]] and a second-team selection to the [[2013 All-Pro Team]], both of which were his first career selections. He was ranked 79th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2014]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===
On March 11, 2014, the [[Denver Broncos]] signed Talib to a six-year, $57 million contract that included $26 million guaranteed. He was reunited with his former college teammate [[Chris Harris Jr.]] and former Patriots teammate Wes Welker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Broncos Agree to Terms with Talib |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-Agree-to-Terms-with-Talib/57aa9af3-9d70-4270-848e-75862ae61280 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212411/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-Agree-to-Terms-with-Talib/57aa9af3-9d70-4270-848e-75862ae61280 |archive-date=March 12, 2014 |access-date=March 12, 2014}}</ref> The contract was heavily criticized by members of the media and analysts, many opining that the Broncos overpaid for Talib.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sam Monson |date=March 13, 2014 |title=Five FA deals that make no sense |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10597325/2014-nfl-free-agency-aqib-talib-contract-early-deals-make-no-sense |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Doug Kyed |date=March 17, 2014 |title=Aqib Talib-Broncos Deal Among Five Worst NFL Free-Agent Contracts of 2014 |url=https://www.nesn.com/2014/03/aqib-talib-broncos-deal-among-top-5-worst-free-agent-contracts/amp/ |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=nesn.com}}</ref> The New England Patriots also offered Talib a contract, but he stated it was a business decision and both parties could not agree on the amount of guaranteed money and time of payouts. He signed with the Broncos on the first day of free agency and stated he knew beforehand that he would end up signing with them. The joining of the Broncos would bring in a major piece of the [[No Fly Zone (Denver Broncos)|No Fly Zone]].

====2014====
[[File:Aqib Talib 2014.JPG|thumb|Talib with the Denver Broncos in 2014]]
Talib was named the starting cornerback, along with Chris Harris Jr, replacing [[Champ Bailey]] and [[Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie]]. Head coach [[John Fox (American football)|John Fox]] revamped the secondary by signing Talib, safety [[T. J. Ward]], and drafting cornerback [[Bradley Roby]] in the first round of the [[2014 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindsay Jones |title=Aqib Talib agrees to terms with Broncos on contract |url=https://www.usatoday.com/amp/6312899 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=usatoday.com}}</ref>

On October 12, 2014, Talib recorded four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and returned an interception by [[Geno Smith]] for a 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of their 31–17 victory at the [[2014 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 6-2014: Denver Broncos at New York Jets' |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014101206/2014/REG6/broncos@jets |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib missed the Broncos' Week 13 victory at the [[2014 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tim Keeney |date=November 23, 2014 |title=Aqib Talib Injury: Updates on Broncos Star's Hamstring and Return |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/amp/2277822-aqib-talib-injury-updates-on-broncos-stars-hamstring-and-return.amp.html |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In Week 15, he made a season-high eight combined tackles, deflected three passes, and had an interception in the Broncos' 22–10 win at the [[2014 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]. The following week, Talib made four combined tackles, tied his season-high of three pass deflections, and returned an interception off [[2014 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals']] quarterback [[Andy Dalton]] for a 33-yard touchdown in a 37–28 loss. On December 23, 2014, Talib was voted to his second career Pro Bowl, along with eight teammates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nine Broncos named to Pro Bowlurl=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Nine-Broncos-named-to-Pro-Bowl/44af5287-108b-4147-85bc-351ab1d18427 |url=http://denverbroncos.com |access-date=February 6, 2018}}</ref> In Week 17, Talib recorded four combined tackles and made his first career sack on [[Derek Carr]] as the Broncos routed the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] 47–14. He finished his first season in Denver with a career-high tying 64 combined tackles (55 solo), a career-high 16 pass deflections,  four interceptions, and two touchdowns in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref name="stats14">{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Aqib Talib (2014) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/aqibtalib/1302/gamelogs?season=2014 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

The Denver Broncos finished first in the [[AFC West]] with a 12–4 record, but were eliminated from the playoffs after losing 24–13 in the AFC divisional round to the [[2014 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos - January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110den.htm |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Talib made four solo tackles and a pass deflection during the game. On January 25, 2015, Talib appeared in the [[2015 Pro Bowl]] as part of [[Cris Carter|Team Carter]] and recorded four solo tackles and a pass deflection as they were defeated by [[Michael Irvin|Team Irvin]] 32–28.<ref name="stats14" />

====2015====
[[Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens']] offensive coordinator [[Gary Kubiak]] was named the new head coach after the Denver Broncos and head coach John Fox agreed to part ways. Defensive coordinator [[Wade Phillips]] chose to keep Talib and Chris Harris Jr. as the starting cornerbacks with Bradley Roby as the nickelback.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Denver Post |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Denver Broncos depth chart 2015 |url=https://www.chatsports.com/denver-broncos/a/source/denver-broncos-depth-chart-2015-11729157 |access-date=February 6, 2018 |website=chatsports.com}}</ref>

He started the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos']] season-opener against the [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens']] and recorded three combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted quarterback [[Joe Flacco]] and returned it for a 51-yard  touchdown in their 19–13 victory. On November 8, 2015, Talib poked the eye of Indianapolis Colts tight end [[Dwayne Allen]] late in the fourth quarter of the Broncos' 27–24 loss. The Broncos were given a 15-yard penalty with the Colts receiving a first down and ended any chance of a comeback by the Broncos. Talib was later suspended for the Broncos' Week 10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |title=Aqib Talib suspended one game for eye-poke |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000576617/article/aqib-talib-suspended-one-game-for-eyepoke |access-date=November 10, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 45 combined tackles (39 solo), 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, and two touchdowns in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaliAq99/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

The Denver Broncos finished with a 12–4 record, received a first round bye and defeated the [[2015 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 23–16 in the AFC Divisional round. On January 24, 2016, Talib tipped a two-point conversion pass by [[Tom Brady]] which the Broncos intercepted in the end zone, preserving a 20–18 fourth quarter lead as they defeated the [[2015 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in the AFC Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |title=Broncos ride defense to Super Bowl bid in win over Patriots |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2016012400/2015/POST20/patriots@broncos#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000627711&tab=recap&recap=fullstory |access-date=January 25, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

On February 7, 2016, Talib appeared in his first career Super Bowl and recorded five solo tackles and deflected two passes during their 24–10 victory over the [[2015 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the first half, he was penalized 15-yards for viciously grabbing the face mask of wide receiver [[Corey Brown (American football)|Corey Brown]] to prevent him from scoring a touchdown. Later, Talib admitted to reporters that he committed the face-mask penalty on purpose.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |access-date=August 31, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 - National Football League Game Summary |url=http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/56834/DEN_Gamebook.pdf |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib was fined $26,044 for the intentional face-mask on Brown and taunting the opponent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=February 12, 2016 |title=Aqib Talib fined $26,044 for penalties in Super Bowl |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000635955/article/aqib-talib-fined-26044-for-penalties-in-super-bowl |access-date=February 14, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib was ranked 34th by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2016]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2016-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2016====
[[File:Aqib Talib 2016.JPG|thumb|Talib with the Denver Broncos in 2016]]
Talib had 12 pass deflections and three interceptions in 2016, including one returned 46 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter in Week 2 against the [[2016 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silver |first=Michael |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Aqib Talib's pick-six in Broncos' win caps improbable journey |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aqib-talib-s-pick-six-in-broncos-win-caps-improbable-journey-0ap3000000705583 |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaliAq99/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> It was his franchise-record fifth interception return touchdown as a member of the Broncos. Despite missing three games due to injury, on December 20, Talib was named to the 2016 Pro Bowl and was named First-team [[2016 All-Pro Team|All-Pro]] along with fellow Bronco cornerback [[Chris Harris Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL announces 2017 Pro Bowl rosters |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000760503/article/nfl-announces-2017-pro-bowl-rosters?campaign=tw-nf-sf47633981-sf47633981 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2017 |title=Three rookies, Matt Ryan among players named to All-Pro team |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000770458/article/three-rookies-matt-ryan-among-players-named-to-allpro-team |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was also ranked 37th by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2017]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

====2017====
On September 17, 2017, in Week 2 against the [[2017 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], Talib recorded a career-long 103-yard pick six off quarterback [[Dak Prescott]] late in the fourth quarter of the 42–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos - September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170den.htm |access-date=October 14, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> During Week 12 against the [[Oakland Raiders]], Talib got into a fight with [[Michael Crabtree]], resulting in both players being ejected.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib, Michael Crabtree ejected following skirmish |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000883156/article/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-ejected-following-skirmish |access-date=November 26, 2017 |publisher=NFL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib on Michael Crabtree scuffle: It's unfortunate |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884051/article/aqib-talib-on-michael-crabtree-scuffle-its-unfortunate |access-date=November 27, 2017 |publisher=NFL}}</ref> The next day, both combatants were suspended for two games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree suspended two games for fight |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884469/article/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-suspended-two-games |access-date=November 27, 2017 |publisher=NFL}}</ref> However, the suspension was reduced to one game following a joint appeal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |title=Talib, Crabtree have suspensions reduced to one game |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884959/article/talib-crabtree-have-suspensions-reduced-to-one-game |access-date=November 28, 2017 |publisher=NFL}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Talib was named to his fifth straight Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Talib finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 31 combined tackles (23 solo), seven pass deflections, an interception, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaliAq99/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 53rd by his peers on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Rams===
On March 8, 2018, the Broncos agreed to a trade that sent Talib to the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in exchange for a fifth round pick in the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling, Chris |date=March 8, 2018 |title=Denver Broncos to trade Aqib Talib to L.A. Rams |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000920326/article/broncos-agree-to-trade-aqib-talib-to-rams |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The deal became official on March 14, 2018, at the start of the NFL year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Rams Acquire CB Aqib Talib |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Acquire-CB-Aqib-Talib/6f3911cb-f6b9-4c1e-b4cb-8ac1fc562bf9 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315133705/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Acquire-CB-Aqib-Talib/6f3911cb-f6b9-4c1e-b4cb-8ac1fc562bf9 |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=March 15, 2018 |website=TheRams.com}}</ref>

Talib entered the 2018 season as a starting cornerback alongside fellow trade acquisition [[Marcus Peters]]. In Week 3, Talib suffered an ankle injury that required surgery. He was placed on injured reserve on September 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simmons, Myles |date=September 26, 2018 |title=Rams Place Talib on IR, Promote Hatfield from Practice Squad |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-place-talib-on-ir-promote-hatfield-from-practice-squad |website=TheRams.com}}</ref> He was activated off injured reserve on November 30, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2018 |title=Rams Activate CB Aqib Talib |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-activate-cb-aqib-talib |website=TheRams.com}}</ref> Talib returned in week 13 where the Rams defeated the [[Detroit Lions]] 30–16. In week 15, Talib recorded his first interception on the season in a 30–23 loss to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. He finished the season with 23 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aqib Talib 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaliAq99/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Talib helped the Rams defeat the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[New Orleans Saints]] in the playoffs to reach [[Super Bowl LIII]] where the Rams lost 13–3 to Talib's former team the [[New England Patriots]]. Talib recorded 4 tackles in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIII - New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams - February 3rd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201902030ram.htm |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

Talib entered the 2019 season as a starting cornerback for the Rams. He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2019, with a rib injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Stu |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Rams OL Joe Noteboom out for year, CB Aqib Talib placed on injured reserve |url=https://www.therams.com/news/noteboom-out-for-year-place-talib-on-injured-reserve |access-date=October 29, 2023 |website=TheRams.com}}</ref>

===Miami Dolphins===
On October 29, 2019, Talib was traded, along with a fifth-round pick, to the [[Miami Dolphins]] for a 2022 seventh-round pick, reuniting Talib with former Patriots coaches, including head coach [[Brian Flores]] and wide receiver coach [[Chad O'Shea]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 29, 2019 |title=Rams ship CB Aqib Talib, fifth-rounder to Dolphins |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001071127/article/rams-ship-cb-aqib-talib-fifthrounder-to-dolphins |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Because he was on injured reserve, Talib did not play for the Dolphins before becoming a free agent at the end of the season.

===Retirement===
On September 9, 2020, Talib announced his retirement. He had turned down an offer to return to the Patriots, saying he no longer felt like playing football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wolfe |first=Cameron |date=September 9, 2020 |title=Veteran cornerback Aqib Talib announces retirement from NFL |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29845221/veteran-cornerback-aqib-talib-announces-retirement-nfl |access-date=October 12, 2023 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref> Talib worked as a [[Color commentator|commentator]] for [[Fox Sports]] up until 2021. He was set to join the ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'' broadcasting team for [[Amazon Prime Video]], but stepped away from the position due to personal legal difficulties.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Traina |first=Jimmy |date=January 3, 2022 |title=Aqib Talib Reveals Fox Salary, Says Peyton Manning Should Get $35 Million to Call NFL Games: TRAINA THOUGHTS |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/04/29/aqib-talib-on-fox-salary-mock-drafts-peyton-manning |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |access-date=October 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Koons |first=Zach |date=August 21, 2022 |title=Aqib Talib to Step Aside From Amazon Broadcast Duties, per Report |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/22/aqib-talib-stepping-down-amazon-broadcasting-after-texas-shooting |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |access-date=October 29, 2023}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"|Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="3"| Fumbles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] || [[2008 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 15 || 2 || 20 || 14 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 32 || 8.0 || 19 || 0 || 9
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] || [[2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 15 || 15 || 64 || 56 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || −5 || 5 || 99 || 19.8 || 32 || 0 || 15
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 11 || 11 || 39 || 38 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 91 || 15.2 || 45 || 1 || 11
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 13 || 13 || 35 || 31 || 4 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 55 || 27.5 || 28 || 2 || 11
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|TB]]
| 4 || 4 || 21 || 20 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8
|-
! [[2012 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 6 || 5 || 19 || 13 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 59 || 59.0 || 59 || 1 || 2
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 New England Patriots season|NE]]
| 13 || 13 || 46 || 38 || 8 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 4 || 12 || 3.0 || 14 || 0 || 14
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 15 || 15 || 67 || 58 || 9 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 62 || 15.5 || 33 || 2 || 17
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2015 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 15 || 15 || 45 || 39 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 123 || 41.0 || 63 || 2 || 13
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 13 || 13 || 43 || 32 || 11 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 86 || 28.7 || 46 || 1 || 12
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 15 || 15 || 31 || 23 || 8 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 103 || 103.0 || 103 || 1 || 7
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] || [[2018 Los Angeles Rams season|LAR]]
| 8 || 8 || 23 || 18 || 5 || 0.0 || 1 || 1 || 47 || 1 || 30 || 30.0 || 30 || 0 || 5
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[2019 NFL season|2019]] || [[2019 Los Angeles Rams season|LAR]]
| 5 || 5 || 14 || 7 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2
|-
! [[2019 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 0 || 0 || colspan="13"| ''did not play due to injury''
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TaliAq99.htm Career] || 148 || 134 || 467 || 387 || 80 || 1.0 || 5 || 4 || 42 || 35 || 752 || 21.5 || 103 || 10 || 125
|}

===Buccaneers franchise records===
*Most interceptions in a game – 3 (tied with [[Ronde Barber]] and [[Andrew Adams (American football)|Andrew Adams]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most interceptions in one game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-interceptions-by-a-buccaneers-player-in-a-single-game |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
On March 26, 2016, Talib [[marriage in the United States|married]] his girlfriend of over seven years, Gypsy Benitez, in a ceremony outside of [[Dallas, Texas]]. Teammates from the [[Denver Broncos]] and [[New England Patriots]] attended, although the Broncos defeated the Patriots in the AFC Championship less than three months prior.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilder |first=Charlotte  |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Aqib Talib got married and invited basically everyone in the NFL |url=https://www.ftw.usatoday.com/2016/03/aqib-talib-wedding-nfl-broncos-patriots-invited/amp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507014856/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/03/aqib-talib-wedding-nfl-broncos-patriots-invited/amp |archive-date=May 7, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=For The Win|publisher=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McCue |first=Ian  |date=March 28, 2016 |title=Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib ties the knot |url=https://www.247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/Bolt/Broncos-cornerback-Aqib-Talib-ties-the-knot-44513980/Amp |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The couple have two children together. His son is named Jabril and is the youngest, and his daughter is named Kiara, the oldest from a previous relationship in college.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2016 |title=Aqib Talib's adorable daughter: 'We just made world history' |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/02/08/aqib-talib-broncos-daughter-press-conference-video-super-bowl |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=SI.com}}</ref>

Talib cites [[Michael Irvin]] and [[Deion Sanders]] as his favorite players as a child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCue |first=Ian  |date=October 22, 2015 |title=Broncos' Aqib Talib opens up about rough childhood, path to NFL |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/Bolt/Broncos-Aqib-Talib-opens-up-about-rough-childhood-path-to-NFL-40468988 |access-date=February 5, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}</ref>

==Legal issues==
Talib had several conduct-related issues during his NFL career. At the NFL rookie symposium in July 2008, Talib was involved in a fistfight with fellow Buccaneers rookie [[Cory Boyd]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=July 2, 2008 |title=SYMPOSIUM SLUGGERS IDENTIFIED |url=http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/02/symposium-sluggers-identified/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703180116/http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/02/symposium-sluggers-identified/ |archive-date=July 3, 2008 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> In the early morning of June 5, 2016, Talib claimed to have been shot in the leg while outside a Dallas strip club. He was released from the hospital the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=June 5, 2016 |title=Broncos CB Aqib Talib shot in right leg |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15978684/denver-broncos-cb-aqib-talib-released-hospital-being-shot-leg |access-date=October 28, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> It was later revealed that Talib falsified the report, having actually shot himself in the leg and lied to police, and that, while intoxicated, he never was at the strip club in question.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=October 4, 2016 |title=Report: Broncos' Aqib Talib shot himself in leg in June |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17716226/police-conclude-denver-broncos-aqib-talib-shot-leg |access-date=October 28, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Michael |date=October 5, 2016 |title=Cops: Bronco Aqib Talib Shot Himself, but He Was Too Drunk to Remember |url=https://www.westword.com/news/cops-bronco-aqib-talib-shot-himself-but-he-was-too-drunk-to-remember-7978976 |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Westword |language=en}}</ref>
On August 20, 2009, Talib allegedly battered a taxi driver and he was arrested by [[Florida Highway Patrol]] and booked into the [[Pinellas County Sheriff's Office|Pinellas County jail]], charged with [[resisting arrest]] without violence and [[Battery (crime)|simple battery]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Anwar |date=August 20, 2009 |title=Bucs' Talib charged with battery on cab driver |url=http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/aug/20/201628/bucs-aqib-talib-charged-battery-resisting-arrest/sports-bucs/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826145946/http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/aug/20/201628/bucs-aqib-talib-charged-battery-resisting-arrest/sports-bucs/ |archive-date=August 26, 2009 |access-date=August 20, 2009 |website=Tampa Bay Online}}</ref>

In March 2011, police in [[Garland, Texas]], issued a felony warrant for Talib for [[Aggravated assault|aggravated assault with a deadly weapon]] after he was accused of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yasinskas |first=Pat |date=March 29, 2011 |title=Felony warrant issued for Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6270645 |access-date=March 29, 2011 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was later released on $25,000 bond. Talib was indicted on the charge in May 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2011 |title=Bucs' Talib indicted in Dallas |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-Aqib-Talib-indicted-alleged-gun-charge-052711 |access-date=May 29, 2011 |website=[[USA Today]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On June 18, 2012, the charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence and credibility concerns with the accuser.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stroud |first=Rick |date=June 18, 2012 |title=Case against Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib has been dismissed |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/case-against-tampa-bay-buccaneers-aqib-talib-has-been-dismissed/1236026/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}</ref>

In August 2022, Talib's brother, Yaqub Talib, was sought by police in [[Lancaster, Texas]], on a murder warrant after he fled the fatal shooting of  youth football coach Michael Hickmon. He turned himself in to the authorities two days later,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Albeck-Ripka |first=Livia |date=August 18, 2022 |title=Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former N.F.L. Star, Killed Youth Coach, Police Say |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/sports/football/aqib-talib-brother-shooting.html |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Ex-NFL star Aqib Talib's brother in custody after fatal shooting of coach at youth football game - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aqib-talib-ex-nfl-stars-brother-sought-fatal-shooting-coach-mike-hickmon-youth-football-game/ |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="fatal shooting">{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Teddy |date=August 15, 2022 |title=Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of youth football coach turns himself in to police: Attorney |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-fatally-shot-youth-football-game-dallas/story?id=88379853 |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> and was eventually sentenced to 37 years in prison.<ref>[https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/yaqub-talib-strikes-plea-deal-in-2022-fatal-shooting-of-youth-coach/3300216 Yaqub Talib strikes plea deal in 2022 fatal shooting of Lancaster youth football coach]</ref> Youth football coaching staff and officials had gotten into a disagreement that became physical, resulting in Yaqub shooting Hickmon.<ref name="fatal shooting" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dominguez |first=Claudia |last2=Lavandera |first2=Ed |last3=Razek |first3=Raja |last4=Alvarado |first4=Caroll |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Suspect accused of shooting a coach during a Dallas-area youth football game turns himself in |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/15/us/lancaster-texas-youth-football-shooting-yaqub-talib/index.html |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=CNN.com |language=en}}</ref> Witnesses said Aqib Talib had started the brawl that led to the fatal shooting of Hickmon.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Rebecca |date=August 16, 2022 |title=Witnesses say former NFL player Aqib Talib started brawl that led to fatal shooting of youth coach. New video surfaces |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/witnesses-say-aqib-talib-started-brawl-led-to-fatal-shooting-of-youth-coach/287-e313872d-e507-4064-9652-1ea858f6a0d4 |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=WFAA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Report: Witnesses say ex-NFL CB Aqib Talib started fight that led to brother allegedly shooting youth coach |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/new-video-witnesses-say-ex-nfl-cb-aqib-talib-started-fight-that-led-to-brother-allegedly-shooting-youth-coach-212658211.html |access-date=October 30, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Salvador |first=Joseph |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Witnesses: Aqib Talib Started Fight That Led to Fatal Shooting |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/17/witnesses-aqib-talib-started-fight-led-fatal-shooting |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[2015 Denver Broncos season]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212102/http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Aqib-Talib/8b5aba78-4164-4bc6-a4cd-7b6c32dbb294 Denver Broncos bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130304140610/http://www.patriots.com/team/roster/Aqib-Talib/7e3ac420-1de6-476e-b240-e00e4bfd1e0a New England Patriots bio]
* [http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=12274&draftyear=2008&genpos=CB NFL Draft Scout profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071013074620/http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/talib_aqib00.html Kansas Jayhawks bio]
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