Darrell Taylor Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bills vs Texans game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 5, 2025
Shifts to IR
Taylor (ankle) was placed on the injured reserve list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 2, 2025
Downgraded to out
Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end did not record a stat before exiting. Taylor had only played on about 11 defensive snaps per game going into Sunday.
Mar 10, 2025
Lands in Houston
Taylor signed a one-year, $5.25 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jan 6, 2025
Set to hit free agency
Taylor posted four tackles in the Bears' 24-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 18, 2024
Past shoulder injury
Taylor (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 16, 2024
Suffers shoulder injury
Taylor suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's 30-12 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 15, 2024
Good to go for Week 11
Taylor (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 10, 2024
Won't play vs. New England
Taylor (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
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 to play.
Sep 8, 2024
Strong Chicago debut
Taylor posted eight tackles and two sacks in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor recorded two of the three sacks Chicago tallied in the season opener. After acquiring Montez Sweat last year, the Bears are hoping that Taylor can build on the success he showed back in 2022, when he recorded 9.5 sacks while playing 16 games with Seattle. If Taylor is on waivers in IDP leagues, he may be worth a claim after his dominant performance.
Sep 8, 2024
Ready for Week 1
Taylor (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
The backup defensive end missed Friday's practice and was listed as questionable. Taylor was traded to the Bears in August from the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick. A 2020 second-round pick of Seattle, the 27-year-old recorded 91 tackles (67 solo), 21.5 sacks and six forced fumbles in three seasons with his initial team.
Sep 6, 2024
Could miss Week 1
Taylor (foot) did not participate in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was a surprise addition to Chicago's injury report Friday, as the 27-year-old practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday. If Taylor is unable to suit up Sunday due to his foot injury, expect rookie Austin Booker to see more snaps with the Bears' first-team defense.
Aug 23, 2024
Sent to Chi-Town
The Seahawks sent Taylor to the Bears for a 2025 sixth-round pick, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
ANALYSIS
Taylor will join the Bears squad after three seasons with the Seahawks, where he amassed 91 tackles (67 solo), 21.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. The defensive end will now join the 4-3 Chicago defense, likely sitting behind consistent producer Montez Sweat on the depth chart.
Mar 13, 2024
Running it back in Seattle
The Seahawks re-signed Taylor on Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor is coming off an underwhelming season as a pass-rusher in 2023, when he posted a career-low 5.5 sacks. He'll hope to record his first 10.0-sack season in his fourth year in the league.
Jan 21, 2024
Contributes 5.5 sacks in 2023
Taylor posted 28 tackles (17 solo) and 5.5 sacks across 17 games during the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
Taylor averaged 29.1 defensive snaps per game, which is on par with his usage through his first two full NFL seasons. He took a step back compared to last season's 9.5 sacks, but second-year linebacker Boye Mafe took a big leap forward with 9.0 sacks this year. Mafe's emergence along with Uchenna Nwosu's (pectoral) 2022 breakout could make the Seahawks feel comfortable letting Taylor walk in free agency this March, but this defense struggled to consistently pressure the passer in 2023, so it will likely try to retain the Tennessee product.
Dec 16, 2023
Good to go for MNF
Taylor (abdomen) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Eagles, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor popped up on the injury report Friday as a result of not practicing due to the abdomen issue, but he was a full participant Saturday. As such, he'll be able to suit up on Monday Night Football. Taylor has played in all 13 games for Seattle so far this season, tallying 20 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks.
Dec 15, 2023
Added to injury report Friday
Taylor did not practice Friday due to an injury to his abdomen, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor practiced in full Thursday but appears to have picked up an abdominal injury, causing him to miss practice Friday. His status for Monday's contest against the Eagles is thus in doubt. Taylor hasn't missed any games so far this season, tallying 20 tackles (12 solo), including 4.5 sacks, over 13 contests.
Sep 30, 2023
Back at practice
Taylor was a full participant at Friday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was a non-participant at Thursday's practice after aggravating a shin injury in last week's win over the Panthers. However, his full workload Friday indicates he has moved on from the issue. Look for him to take on his usual role providing depth at linebacker assuming he avoids any setbacks.
Sep 24, 2023
Aggravates shin injury
Taylor aggravated a previous injury after getting hit in the shin during Sunday's 37-27 win over the Panthers, according to coach Pete Carroll, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's injury was originally deemed a leg injury, but Carroll revealed after the game that it was more specifically a shin injury for the linebacker. Taylor will have an extra day to recover before the Seahawks face the Giants on MNF in Week 4.
Sep 24, 2023
Doubtful to return
Taylor is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers with a leg injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor left the game in the second quarter without recording a stat. Expect linebackers like Derick Hall, Devin Bush and Nick Bellore to see an uptick in production if Taylor is unable to return.
Sep 17, 2023
Filling in Sunday
Taylor is projected to start in place of injured Boye Mafe (knee) ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old is in line to make his first start of the year against a tough Lions offense. Taylor has appeared in 33 games throughout his three-year career in Seattle, making eight starts and recording 64 tackles, 16 sacks and five forced fumbles.
Sep 7, 2023
Practices without limit
Taylor (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker sprained his shoulder in a training camp practice back on Aug. 1 but did not need surgery, and he participated on a limited basis in Seattle's Wednesday session. The 2020 second-round pick started eight games over the past two years and recorded 26 quarterback hits, 16 sacks and 15 tackles for a loss. Now that he's back, Taylor should play a significant role in 2023.
Aug 3, 2023
Sprains shoulder
Taylor has a sprained left shoulder, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor suffered the injury at Tuesday's practice, but it will not requre surgery according to Bridget Condon of NFL Network. Still, he is currently without a timetable for return, but expect the Seahawks to err on the side of caution with their starting weakside linebacker.
Jan 20, 2023
Heats up to finish 2022 season
Taylor posted 26 tackles (22 solo), 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a pass breakup over 16 regular-season games in the 2022 season.
ANALYSIS
Taylor piled up three sacks through the first 10 games, but he stacked up 6.5 sacks over the final six contests. The 2020 second-round pick has averaged 30 defensive tackles over the past two seasons, and he has totaled 16 sacks in that stretch. Taylor doesn't rack up tackles, but he has IDP value in deeper leagues because of his pass-rushing skills.
Jan 14, 2023
Back in Saturday's game
Taylor (neck) returned to Saturday's wild-card game in San Francisco, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor sustained a neck stinger in the second quarter, but the injury won't keep him on the sideline after halftime. He'll thus rejoin Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe and Bruce Irvin as the Seahawks' available outside linebackers.
Jan 14, 2023
Sustains neck injury Saturday
Taylor suffered a neck stinger during Saturday's wild-card game at San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Midway through the second quarter, Taylor was slow to get up and walked with Seahawks trainers to the sideline, where he visited the blue tent before getting diagnosed with an injury. If Taylor is unable to return, the team will be left with Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe and Bruce Irvin at outside linebacker.
Jan 3, 2023
Lives in backfield Sunday
Taylor recorded three tackles (two solo), 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and one pass defensed in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's 2.5 sacks in Week 17 accounts for his new career best in that department, while he also forced his fourth fumble of the 2022-23 campaign during Sunday's victory. With an abundance of Seattle linebackers currently on injured reserve, the 25-year-old figures to continue playing a prominent role in the team's regular-season finale against the Rams.
Dec 22, 2022
Good to go Week 16
Taylor (illness) does not carry a game status ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas City, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor opened Week 16 with an illness that kept him sidelined during practice Tuesday. However, he was able to work his way back in full Wednesday and will be ready to suit up against Kansas City. Taylor has accumulated 18 tackles and five sacks over 13 games this season, and he should provide an important pass-rushing depth behind starter weakside linebacker Bruce Irvin.
Dec 20, 2022
Dealing with illness
Taylor (illness) did not participate in the Seahawks' practice Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor appears to have come down with an illness since Seattle's Week 15 loss to San Francisco on Thursday Night Football. This shouldn't be too concerning, as the 25-year-old will still have two more practices to increase his activity before Thursday's final injury report. Taylor has not played more than 30 percent of defensive snaps in each of the past four games, though his potential absence would leave the Seahawks very short-handed behind starting weakside linebacker Bruce Irvin.
Nov 9, 2022
Returns to full practice
Taylor (groin) fully participated in Wednesday's practice, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Taylor missed a Week 9 win over Arizona due to a groin issue, but he's off to a good start this week with the full practice session Wednesday. The 2020 second-round draft pick has picked up three sacks and three forced fumbles through eight games this season, so his probable return would be a significant boost against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Week 10.
Nov 4, 2022
Won't play at Arizona
Taylor (groin) is John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site for Sunday's game at the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Taylor will sit out for his first full game this season as he recovers from a groin injury he sustained early in Week 8 versus the Giants. His absence should make room for recently-signed veteran Bruce Irvin to play a prominent role again in Week 9.
Oct 30, 2022
Ruled out for game
Taylor has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Giants due to a hip injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor dealt with a groin injury leading up to Sunday's game but sustained a hip injury during the game that will keep him off the field down the stretch. Bruce Irvin has taken on increased snaps in Taylor's absence.
Sep 27, 2022
Records a sack and forced fumble
Taylor amassed three tackles, one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Taylor displayed solid defensive efforts on 67 percent of snaps played Sunday against Atlanta, but the team ultimately fell just short in the end. The second-year pass rusher will look to muster another notable performance when the Seahawks play against Detroit on Sunday.
Aug 20, 2022
Pair of tackles Thursday
Taylor recorded two solo tackles and a quarterback hit in Thursday's 27-11 preseason loss to the Bears.
ANALYSIS
The 2020 second-round pick missed his entire rookie season due to a leg injury, but he impressed in 2021 with 37 tackles (28 solo), 6.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble. The Seahawks expect Taylor to be key to their pass rush in 2022 that also features Uchenna Nwosu, Boye Mafe (shoulder) and Alton Robinson.
Jan 14, 2022
Impresses as pass rusher
Taylor posted 37 tackles (28 solo), 6.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble across 16 games during the 2021 season.
ANALYSIS
Taylor missed his entire rookie season, and he handled a situational role in 2021. He averaged 32 defensive snaps per game, tying Rasheem Green for second on the team in sacks. Taylor may need to take on a larger role in 2022 if Green leaves in free agency, but we should expect the 2020 second-round pick to be a fixture on passing downs regardless.
Nov 30, 2021
Leads team in sacks
Taylor made four tackles (three solo) and a sack in Monday's 17-15 loss to Washington.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has played 300 defensive snaps through 10 games, and he has recorded 21 tackles (17 solo), five sacks and a forced fumble. The 2020 second-round pick is doing exactly what he was drafted to do, as he leads the team in sacks and is tied for second with four tackles for loss.
Oct 27, 2021
Fully practices Wednesday
Taylor (neck) was listed as a full participant for the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor suffered his neck injury in the Seahawks Week 6 loss to the Steelers and was unable to play in Week 7. The linebacker will look to return to action in Week 8 against the Jaguars. Expect Taylor to be available Sunday barring any setbacks.
Oct 25, 2021
Out Monday
Taylor (neck) is out for Monday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was expected to be available, according to Pete Carroll on Friday. It turns out he was not able to make enough progress to suit up Monday. Taylor, who has four sacks on the season, will try to return Week 8 against the Jaguars.
Oct 23, 2021
Listed as questionable for Sunday
Taylor (neck) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Saints, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor remains questionable, but coach Pete Carroll said Friday that he expected the 24-year-old to be available Monday. Taylor had to be carted off the field during Week 6, so the fact that he has even been able to practice this week is a great sign for Seattle's defense. Taylor is leading the Seahawks with four sacks and six QB hits through the first six games of the 2021 campaign.
Oct 22, 2021
On track to play Monday
Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that he expects Taylor (neck) to play Monday against the Saints, Brent Stecker of ESPN Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor had to be carted off the field during Week 6, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury and may not miss any games. The 24-year-old was sidelined for all of his rookie season while he was recovering from leg surgery, but he's been dominant this year, leading the Seahawks with four sacks and six QB hits through the first six games of the 2021 campaign.
Oct 18, 2021
May not miss time
Taylor had an MRI on his shoulder come back clean and may be available for Week 7, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old was initially believed to be dealing with a neck injury after being carted off during Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh, so it's good news he's instead managing a should issue. Taylor will have one extra day to get ready for Monday's matchup with the Saints.
Oct 17, 2021
Carted off against Pitt
Taylor was carted off after sustaining an injury to his head or neck area in Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor collided head-first with another player's body and subsequently lay on the ground nearly motionless. He was responsive before being carted off, but Taylor's most likely looking at a lengthy absence as a result of this injury.
Oct 6, 2021
Clear for Thursday
Taylor (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor suffered the injury during Sunday's win against San Francisco, but he was able to put in a full practice Wednesday and avoid the questionable tag. The 2020 second-round pick has 11 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble through four games this year.
Oct 4, 2021
Tweaks ankle Sunday
Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Taylor "tweaked his ankle a lit bit" during Sunday's win over the 49ers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's injury doesn't appear to be that serious, but it'll be worth monitoring with the Seahawks playing Thursday this week. The 24-year-old has played 20-plus defensive snaps in every game this season and has 11 total tackles (nine solo) and three sacks, so his absence would be a big blow to Seattle's defense.
Sep 7, 2021
Ready to contribute
Taylor is fully healthy to start the 2021 season, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor spent his rookie season on the reserve/non-football injury list with a leg injury. However, the second-round pick completed training camp and preseason healthy, and he's ready to contribute for the Seahawks in Week 1 against the Colts. The Tennessee product was an explosive pass rusher in college, racking up 8.5 sacks and 10.0 tackles for loss in his senior season. The Seahawks have a deep group of defensive ends, but Taylor's ability to line up as a linebacker could afford him some extra reps right away.
Aug 30, 2020
Not a lock for Week 1
Coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that "it's going to be hard for [Taylor] (illness) to make the opener," John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Carroll said that Taylor is "still a few weeks away" and noted that the defensive end has recently been away from the team due to the birth of his child. The rookie second-round pick still resides on the active/non-football injury list.
Aug 4, 2020
Placed on NFI list
The Seahawks placed Taylor (leg) on the active/non-football injury list Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor continues to progress in his recovery from a leg injury that kept him from testing at the combine earlier this offseason. The rookie second-round pick should compete for snaps when healthy.
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