Taylor (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor ruptured his Achilles tendon in practice last Monday, so this move was essentially a formality. The 28-year-old was expected to be a big part of the Falcons' defensive line rotation, but he'll now work to bounce back and return next season.

Taylor suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in practice Monday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor suffered a torn Achilles in Week 1 last season, which makes this news that much more difficult. The 28-year-old was expected to be a significant part of the Falcons' defensive line rotation.

Taylor (Achilles) is expected to sign with the Falcons on Saturday,Jordan Schultz of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was limited to only one game in 2021 due to an Achilles injury. He is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2022 campaign, and he should serve a rotational role along the Falcons' defensive line.

Taylor hopes to be ready for the start of the 2022 season after suffering a torn Achilles in September, John Harris of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor sustained his injury in the Texans' season opener and was unavailable for the remainder of the year. The 26-year-old is slated to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, so it's not yet clear which team he'll be suiting up for as he attempts to return to the field in 2022.

Taylor (ankle) has hit the Texans' IR list and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks as he undergoes surgery, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will be placed on the team's IR list but will be eligible to return later this season once he's healthy. With Taylor sidelined, expect DeMarcus Walker and Jaleel Johnson to see extended snaps for at least the next six weeks. The earliest the defensive tackle will be able to make a return would be Week 7, when the Texans take on the Cardinals.

Taylor (ankle) will undergo surgery that could keep him sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, Taylor will be placed on injured reserve after he was carted off the field in Sunday's season opener against the Jaguars. While the 27-year-old will miss a significant portion of the year, it doesn't appear as though he's dealing with a season-ending injury. DeMarcus Walker could step into a starting role while Taylor is sidelined.

Taylor (undisclosed) will have an MRI on Monday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach David Culley said Taylor's injury looks like an ankle issue, but there should be more clarity Monday. The starting defensive tackle was carted off the field Sunday and may be sidelined for awhile.

Taylor (undisclosed) was carted off the field Sunday against the Jaguars, according to John McClain of The Houston Chronicle.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was carted off the field in the second half of what was a commanding win for Houston against Jacksonville, but no further details have been given regarding his potential diagnosis. Either way, the fact that he got carted off the field suggests he's not likely to return to action today.

Taylor signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will join his fourth franchise in five seasons as a professional. He's consistently been a rotational player along the defensive line, logging at least 185 snaps in all but one campaign. He's set to fill a similar role with the Texans.

Taylor (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor will serve as a reserve on the team's defensive line. He's averaged 15.7 defensive snaps per game, totaling nine tackles and a fumble recovery over 10 contests.