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Texans Waive Darrell Taylor, Joins Patriots Practice Squad

1/14/2026

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Darrell Taylor, the Houston Texans defensive end, joined the New England Patriots' practice squad ahead of the AFC divisional round.
The Texans waived Taylor to make room for rookie safety Jaylen Reed.
Taylor has limited playing time this season due to an ankle injury but remains a capable pass rusher.
He previously played for the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks and signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Texans.

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Darrell Taylor, the Houston Texans defensive end, joined the New England Patriots' practice squad ahead of the AFC divisional round.
The Texans waived Taylor to make room for rookie safety Jaylen Reed.
Taylor has limited playing time this season due to an ankle injury but remains a capable pass rusher.
He previously played for the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks and signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Texans.