Darrell Taylor - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Activated from IR The Texans activated Taylor (ankle) to the 53-man roster from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Taylor resumed practicing in full mid-December, so it appears he'll be ready to contribute during Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers. Expect the depth defensive end to handle a depth role on defense while also taking snaps on special teams.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Taylor (ankle) was not activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Taylor has been on injured reserve since Week 10 has practiced for the last couple of weeks. He should have the chance to be activated ahead of Houston's wild-card round matchup.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 17 The Texans announced Friday that Taylor (ankle), who remains on IR, has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Taylor had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 17, but he isn't yet ready to return to Houston's 53-man roster. His next chance to play will come Week 18 versus the Colts on Sunday, Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Taylor was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and was able to log consecutive full practices to close out the week. Despite the performances, the defensive end will not be activated to play against the Raiders. With the Texans currently in the AFC playoff picture as the No. 7 seed, the team may be taking injuries slowly as they head towards the postseason.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially designated to return Taylor (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The Tennessee product's return to practice Wednesday comes as no surprise, as Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reported that he was expected to be medically cleared in the next week or so. Taylor has appeared in four games for the Texans this season, recording three total tackles. He must still be added to Houston's active roster in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning soon Taylor (ankle) is expected to be medically cleared to return to practice in the next week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 28-year-old has missed Houston's last six games on the injured reserve list due to an ankle issue, but it appears a return is in the near future. Once fully healthy, Taylor is expected to play a reserve role on the Texans' defensive line.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Taylor (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact The 28-year-old sustained an ankle injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, and his placement on IR on Wednesday suggests the issue is serious. Taylor will now be forced to miss the team's next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 14 matchup against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The defensive end did not record a stat before exiting. Taylor had only played on about 11 defensive snaps per game going into Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

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OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 28, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands in Houston Taylor signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Taylor struggled during his one-year stint with the Bears in 2024, recording 32 total tackles, including a career-low 3.0 sacks, along with two passes defended and two forced fumbles over 16 appearances (no starts). However, the 27-year-old tallied 21.5 sacks with the Seahawks from 2021 to 2023, making this signing a potential upside addition to an already standout Texans pass-rush unit. Taylor is likely to play behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter in 2025, serving as a rotational edge rusher.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans agree on deals with rusher Darrell Taylor and receiver Braxton Berrios, AP sources says

Edge rusher Darrell Taylor and wide receiver Braxton Berrios have agreed to one-year contracts with the Houston Texans, according to two people with knowledge of the deals

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to hit free agency Taylor posted four tackles in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Taylor recorded a career-low 3.0 sacks with the Bears after he averaged 7.17 sacks in his three years with the Seahawks. In terms of tackles, the defensive end posted 32, which was right in line with his previous career average of 30. Taylor is an unrestricted free agent, and if he moves to a team that can weaponize him as a pass rusher, his IDP value would improve.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Past shoulder injury Taylor (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The 27-year-old sustained a shoulder injury that held him out of the second half of Chicago's Week 15 loss to the Vikings on Monday night, but his full practice Wednesday suggests that he's already recovered from the issue. With Taylor back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Bears' top backup defensive ends for the remainder of the season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past shoulder injury Taylor (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Taylor suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's 30-12 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Taylor suffered the shoulder injury late in the first half, ultimately remaining on the sidelines until the game's conclusion. The defensive lineman's status at practice to open the week will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup with the Lions.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Good to go for Week 11 Taylor (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Taylor missed Week 10 versus New England but should be back in the lineup for his rotational role off the edge for the Bears. On the season, Taylor has 17 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, six QB hits one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. New England Taylor (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Taylor started the week with consecutive limited practices, but he was a DNP on Friday and will be sidelined for Sunday's game due to a knee injury. Week 11 against Green Bay on Sunday, Nov. 17 will be Taylor's next chance at playing.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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OCTOBER 26, 2024 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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Texans reach midway point of season with just 3 wins and face uncertainty after concussion to Stroud

Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

Texans agree on deals with rusher Darrell Taylor and receiver Braxton Berrios, AP sources says