Taylor announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday via Twitter.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor started 40 of 42 games over four years with the Browns after being a 2011 first-round pick, but hasn't played a game since 2014 due to a multitude of severe injuries. The 30-year-old will finish his NFL career with 109 tackles (69 solo), seven sacks and one forced fumble.

Taylor was released by the Cardinals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor spent all of last season with the Redskins on a one-year deal and re-upped with the team back in April. He'll now immediately be an unrestricted free agent in search of a new home.

Taylor (quadriceps) is taking part in training camp.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor spent all of last season on injured reserve due to a quad injury, but after a long recovery process, which included his absence from OTAs, Taylor is back on the practice field. He was taking part in 11-on-11 drills, so the defensive lineman doesn't appear to be facing at limitations.

Taylor (quadriceps) isn't participating in the start of OTAs, John Keim of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor, who's recovering from a severe quad injury, resumed running and doing defensive line drills last month, but the coaching staff is evidently being cautious with his return to action. The oft-injured lineman should be on the field in time for training camp, if not sooner.

Taylor (quadriceps) has resumed running and doing defensive line drills, Jake Kring-Schreifels of the Redskins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor, who went down last August, is working his way back from a severe quadriceps injury in which his muscle tore off the bone. It sounds like he's made significant progress in his recovery, but there isn't a clear timeline for when he'll receive full medical clearance.

Taylor (quadriceps) re-signed with the Redskins to a one-year deal on Tuesday, Liz Clarke of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor was slated to be the Redskins starting nose tackle last season after an impressive training camp, but the veteran tore his left quadricep in a preseason match with the Bengals and landed on injured reserve for the remainder of the year. If he can return to full strength, the 30-year-old should have an opportunity to compete for the starting role once again, with Ziggy Hood and Stacy McGee also vying for the spot atop the depth chart.

Taylor (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the third consecutive season where Taylor doesn't play a regular season snap. He last played five games for Cleveland in 2014, making 10 tackles.

Taylor (quadriceps) will miss the 2017 season, John Keim of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Taylor underwent an MRI on Monday and evidently didn't receive good news. This is an unfortunate development for the 2011 first-rounder who was trying to resuscitate his career after not having played since 2014.

Taylor (quadriceps) will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his left quad injury, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The news regarding Taylor's status seems to be trending downward at the moment, but the MRI will likely have the final say. Based on the way things are looking, Taylor could miss some time which would allow A.J. Francis a clear path to the starting nose tackle spot. However, we'll have to wait and see what the MRI reveals.

Taylor suffered a left quad injury during the team's preseason contest Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Taylor's injury is still up in the air. The team is hoping that he'll be okay but bracing for a scenario in which he'll miss some time. If Taylor is to miss an extended period of time, look for A.J. Francis to slide up into the starting nose tackle spot.