Texans Releasing DE Darrell Taylor Jr.

Wilson mentions Houston needs a roster spot to activate S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve, which will be the corresponding move. 

Taylor will now go on the waiver wire and is eligible to be claimed by a playoff team. 

Taylor, 27, was a three-year starter at Tennessee. The Seahawks traded up with the Jets to select him with the No. 48 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. 

He signed a four-year, $6,764,507 rookie contract that includes a $2,479,641 signing bonus. However, he missed his entire rookie season and did not accrue a year of experience. 

Taylor was set to be a restricted free agent until signing an extension with Seattle. He was set to earn a base salary of $3,136,000 in 2024 when he was traded to the Bears coming out of the preseason. 

He then signed with the Texans for the 2025 season on a one-year, $4.75 million contract. 

In 2025, Taylor appeared in four games for the Texans and recorded three total tackles.