Taven Bryan Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Steelers vs Ravens game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 27, 2025
Moved to IR
The Ravens placed Bryan (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bryan will now need to miss at least four games while on IR before being eligible to return to the active roster. The rotational defensive end was unable to practice in any capacity during the week, and fellow defensive end Carl Lawson will likely replace him on the field for the foreseeable future.
Nov 26, 2025
Won't face Bengals
Bryan (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Bryan was unable to practice in any capacity during the week, so it's not surprising that he'll be inactive Thursday. Head coach John Harbaugh previously stated that Bryan was a candidate for injured reserve.
Nov 25, 2025
Still no practice
Bryan (knee) did not practice Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bryan was injured in Sunday's win over the Jets and is reportedly a candidate to land on IR. Given that, it's no surprise that he has yet to practice this week, and he looks very unlikely to suit up in Week 13 against the Bengals.
Nov 24, 2025
Candidate for IR
Bryan (knee) is dealing with a knee injury which will likely require a stint on injured reserve, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan recorded one tackle, including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Jets, but he appears to have suffered a knee injury in the process. The 29-year-old was a non-participant at the team's walkthrough to open the week Monday, per Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. Head coach John Harbaugh said Monday that the defensive lineman is a "short-term" IR situation, suggesting that he'll be able to return to action prior to the end of the regular season.
Aug 25, 2025
Fails to crack 53-man roster
The Bengals released Bryan on Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan spent the two prior seasons with the Colts, where he served in a rotational role at defensive tackle. He signed with the Bengals before the start of training camp and finished the preseason with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three games. Bryan will explore his next opportunities and will look to catch on with a team in need of depth in the interior defensive line.
Jul 20, 2025
Reaches deal with Cincy
Bryan signed a one-year deal with the Bengals on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan spent the last two seasons playing as a rotational piece on the Colts' defensive line, totaling 42 tackles and 3.0 sacks while appearing in all 34 regular-season games over that span. The 29-year-old was a first-round pick for the Jaguars in 2018, and he's never played fewer than 15 regular-season games in his career. Bryan will add some veteran depth behind presumptive starting defensive tackles B.J. Hill (foot) and Tedarrell Slaton.
Jan 18, 2025
Logs mostly rotational role in 2024
Bryan ended the regular season with 20 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, a defensed pass and a fumble recovery over 17 games during the regular season.
ANALYSIS
Bryan started on defense in Weeks 2-7 but reverted to a rotational role and didn't log more than 34 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in any game thereafter. He's been a reliably healthy player throughout his career, playing in all 17 regular-season games each of the past two seasons and never missing more than two contests in any of his seven NFL campaigns, but his production and role haven't warranted IDP consideration. Bryan is set to be an unrestricted free agent upon the beginning of the offseason.
Sep 23, 2024
Gets first sack of season
Bryan had one total tackle, a sack and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Chicago. He got more snaps at defensive end rather than nose tackle where he doesn't feel he's as skilled, the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan got the start at left defensive tackle and made an impact in the pass rush while playing 33 of 90 snaps on defense. However, he's more of a rotational player who may not get many total pressures on the quarterback.
Mar 19, 2024
Returning to Indianapolis
Bryan re-signed with the Colts on a one-year contract Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan joined the franchise last season and appeared in all 17 games, recording 22 combined tackles, including 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble. He should carry over a similar depth role on the team's offensive line in 2024.
Sep 12, 2023
Works in reserve role
Bryan had three total tackles in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Bryan played on 24 of the defense's 70 snaps as he'll get some time as a reserve interior lineman. He's mostly a run stuffer with 8.5 sacks in six seasons.
Mar 15, 2023
Reaches agreement with Indianapolis
Bryan agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Colts on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan was a first-round pick by the Jaguars in 2018 and garnered a rotational role for Jacksonville during his first four NFL seasons. He joined the Browns ahead of the 2022 campaign and finished with 26 tackles and career highs in sacks (three) and defensive snaps (609) across 16 appearances. Bryan figures to garner a solid role operating next to DeForest Buckner along the interior of the Colts' defensive line in 2023.
Oct 9, 2022
Active for Week 5
Bryan (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan logged three limited practice sessions during the week and will return to the field after a one-week absence. He'll occupy a key role along the Browns' defensive line and has managed four total tackles across three games on the season.
Oct 7, 2022
Questionable to face Chargers
Bryan (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan was unable to suit up for Cleveland's Week 4 matchup against the Falcons but has turned in three limited practices since. If he's able to take the field, Bryan will occupy a significant role on both the defensive and special teams units. Through three games this season, he has tallied four total tackles.
Sep 30, 2022
Ruled out for Week 4
Bryan (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Falcons, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland could be shorthanded on the defensive line in Week 4, as Myles Garrett (shoulder/biceps) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) are both listed as questionable. Tommy Togiai will see more playing time on the interior of the Browns' defensive line against Atlanta in Bryan's absence. Bryan's next chance to play will come in Week 5 against the Chargers.
Sep 30, 2022
Labeled questionable for Sunday
Bryan (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan picked up the hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of the team's Week 3 loss to the Steelers on Thursday Night Football, but he's had over a week to clear the issue and will have a shot at suiting up in Week 4 despite not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. If Bryan is ruled out, Perrion Winfrey and Tommy Togiai would be candidates for increased roles.
Sep 22, 2022
Questionable to return Thursday
Bryan (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Steelers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan appeared to suffer a hamstring at some point before the fourth quarter of Thursday's matchup. With the defensive tackle questionable to return, expect Perrion Winfrey to see an extended workload until Bryan can get back onto the field.
Mar 14, 2022
Lands one-year deal
Bryan signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with Cleveland on Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bryan spent four seasons in Jacksonville, but never delivered as hoped based on his pedigree as a first-round pick in 2018. For example, he started only 17 games in total during his time with the Jaguars and tallied 86 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Bryan will hope to use the change of scenery to alter the trajectory of his career, and he will be able to hit free agency once again next offseason.
Jan 9, 2022
Healthy scratch Week 18
Bryan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Bryan will finish the campaign with 15 tackles (10 solo) and two sacks in 15 games. The 2018 first-round pick may have played his last game in Jacksonville, as he totaled 5.5 sacks in four years with his rookie contract is set to expire, and it's difficult to see the team attempting to re-sign him.
Nov 9, 2021
Records two sacks
Bryan had two sacks during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Bryant entered Week 9 with only 3.5 sacks in 55 career games, but he brought down Josh Allen twice Sunday despite playing only 20 of 67 defensive snaps. The 2018 first-round pick has played a rotational role on the defensive line all season, and it remains to be seen if the multi-sack performance provides any boost to his playing time.
Aug 27, 2020
Week-to-week
Bryan (knee) has been dealing with a bone bruise he suffered in practice last Saturday and is week-to-week as a result, John Oehser of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2018 first-round selection will play an integral role on the Jaguars' defensive line given the departures of Al Woods (COVID-19 opt-out) and Rodney Gunter (retired) this offseason. In 16 games last season, Bryan recorded 33 tackles (18 solo), two sacks and a forced fumble.
Aug 25, 2020
Knee injury
Bryan suffered a knee injury during Tuesday's practice, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.
ANALYSIS
The nature and severity of Bryan's injury remains undisclosed at this time, though Reid notes that he remains out. The 2018 first-round pick could have the opportunity to take a step forward if healthy in 2020, after having played a rotational role to this point in his career.
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