Patriots to sign former Texans DE Darrell Taylor to practice squad

The New England Patriots are set to sign defensive end Darrell Taylor to their practice squad ahead of their divisional round game against the Houston Texans. Taylor, recently waived by the Texans following the activation of safety Jaylen Reed from injured reserve, will join the Patriots after recording three tackles in four games with Houston this season. Originally a 2020 second-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks, Taylor accumulated 91 tackles, 21.5 sacks, and five forced fumbles during his tenure with Seattle. In 2024, he played for the Chicago Bears, recording 32 tackles, two sacks, and two fumble recoveries over 16 games. It is reported that there is a strong likelihood Taylor will be elevated for the upcoming game, with the Patriots potentially seeking insights from him on the Texans' strategies.