Summary
The New England Patriots released defensive end Darrell Taylor before their AFC championship game against the Denver Broncos. Taylor was added to the Patriots' practice squad just days before but was released because he did not fit well with the team's system. The Patriots will face the Broncos, who will use their backup quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, due to Bo Nix's injury.
Key Facts
- The New England Patriots are preparing to play the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship game.
- The Broncos will start backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham after Bo Nix's injury.
- The Patriots released defensive end Darrell Taylor, whom they had signed to their practice squad on January 14.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel stated that Taylor did not adapt well to the Patriots' system.
- Darrell Taylor was initially released by the Houston Texans before joining the Patriots.
- Taylor has career stats of 126 tackles, 24.5 sacks, and seven forced fumbles in the NFL.
- Taylor was a second-round draft pick by the Seattle Seahawks in 2020.
