VINCENT TAYLOR NEWS

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons Should Sign Ndamukong Suh After Vincent Taylor Injury Ndamukong Suh played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season and is still a free agent.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons lose veteran Taylor to season-ending Achilles injury The Atlanta Falcons have lost defensive tackle Vincent Taylor to a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon

AUGUST 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Falcons lose veteran Taylor to season-ending Achilles injury FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have lost defensive tackle Vincent Taylor to a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon. Coach...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Falcons lose veteran Taylor to season-ending Achilles injury

The Atlanta Falcons have lost defensive tackle Vincent Taylor to a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons DT Vincent Taylor Ruptures Achilles, Likely Ending Season Taylor signed with the Falcons earlier this offseason.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons DT Vincent Taylor Ruptures Achilles, Likely Ending Season Taylor signed with the Falcons earlier this offseason.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons DT Vincent Taylor Eyes 'Bounce Back' Season Taylor is playing for his fifth team in as many seasons, but is hoping he finds a home in Atlanta.

JULY 19, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Falcons DT Vincent Taylor Eyes 'Bounce Back' Season Taylor is playing for his fifth team in as many seasons, but is hoping he finds a home in Atlanta.

JULY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons' all-purpose star Patterson allowed to miss minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons had a 100% turnout but not full participation on the opening day of their mandatory minicamp

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons Sign DT Vincent Taylor; Does Draft Strategy Change? By adding a defensive tackle in free agency, does this force the team to look elsewhere in the draft?

APRIL 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Falcons Sign DT Vincent Taylor; Does Draft Strategy Change? By adding a defensive tackle in free agency, does this force the team to look elsewhere in the draft?

APRIL 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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

Impact 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 in a rotational role along the Falcons' defensive line.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be ready for 2022 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans bring back DL Jaleel Johnson with Vincent Taylor out  The Houston Texans bring back a familiar face DL Jaleel Johnson with Vincent Taylor expected to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with possible ankle injury Taylor (undisclosed) will have an MRI on Monday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Coach David Culley said Taylor's injury looks like an ankle issue, but they will know more about it later today. The starting defensive tackle was carted off the field Sunday and may be sidelined for awhile.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans start strong but must improve before trip to Browns

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor had a strong debut to lead the Houston Texans to a win over Jacksonville in his first game in place of Deshaun Watson

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21

Tyrod Taylor threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns filling in for Deshaun Watson to lead the Houston Texans to a 37-21 win over Trevor Lawrence and the mistake-prone Jacksonville...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact Taylor was carted off the field in the second half of what 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans DT Vincent Taylor says defense still has 'room for improvement' Houston Texans defensive tackle isn’t taking the early cheese, but rather sticking to the theme that the defense must still find ways to imp...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE