HOUSTON – The Texans aren’t done bolstering their defensive line.
They’ve reached a one-year, $5.25 million deal with veteran defensive end Darrell Taylor, per a league source.
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The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, a base value of $4.75 million, a $2.25 million base salary, $250,000 in incentives, up to $500,000 in per game active roster bonuses at a rate of $29,411.
The Texans also reached a one-year, $7 million deal with defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and a one-year, $5 million deal with defensive end Derek Barnett, per sources.
Taylor, 27, is a former Seattle Seahawks second-round draft pick.
He joined the Chicago Bears via a trade last year in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick.
With his new team, he played in all but one game and recorded 32 tackles, three tackle for losses, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass deflections.
Taylor (6-foot-4, 267 pounds), has recorded 124 tackles, 24 1/2 acks, 25 tackles for losses, 43 quarterback hits and seven forced fumbles.
The former University of Tennessee standout has appeared in 65 career games with 13 starts.
He played 37 percent of the defensive snaps last season for Chicago.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com
