New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The New England Patriots are bolstering their defensive line with a familiar face from their upcoming opponent. The team has signed veteran edge rusher Darrell Taylor to their practice squad, with a strong chance that he will be elevated for Sunday's AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans. This move came just days after Taylor was released by Houston.

Darrell Taylor, the 28-year-old defensive end, signed a one-year, $4.75 million deal with the Texans earlier in 2025 but landed on injured reserve on November 5 due to an ankle injury. He was activated last week only to be waived on Monday to clear space for safety Jaylen Reed.

A second-round pick (No. 48 overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020 N...