Darby informed the Texans of his plans to retire Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darby inked a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Texans back in March but is now opting to hang up his cleats at 31 years old. Darby appeared in 13 games for the Jaguars last season, making 12 starts. He was a second-round pick, at No. 50 overall, by the Bills in 2015 and played his first two seasons in Buffalo before being traded to the Eagles in August 2017. He spent the next three seasons in Philly before bouncing around to Washington, Denver, Baltimore and Jacksonville. During his 10-year career, Darby appeared in 118 games (107 starts) and finishes with 447 tackles (381 solo), and 106 pass breakups, including eight interceptions. He won one Super Bowl with the Eagles during the 2017 campaign.

Darby signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Texans on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 10-year NFL veteran was released by the Jaguars in early March after signing a two-year, $8.5 million deal with the team last offseason. However, Darby has quickly found a new home in Houston. He appeared in 13 games for Jacksonville in 2024, logging 46 total tackles and nine passes defended over 615 defensive snaps. Now with the Texans, Darby is expected to provide veteran leadership and depth in the secondary.

Darby was released by the Jaguars on Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran cornerback played in 13 games, started 12 and recorded 46 tackles (36 solo) and nine pass breakups in his first season in Jacksonville. Darby did sign a two-year, $8.5-million deal last March, but the Jaguars' secondary also struggled in 2024, making it likely that the team will seek help this offseason. Darby's release is also part of a larger set of cost-cutting moves by the Jags, like trading Christian Kirk and cutting Evan Engram, as the team tries to add cap space in the first year of a new regime.

Darby racked up 46 tackles (36 solo) and nine pass breakups across 13 regular-season appearances with the Jaguars in 2024. He started 12 of those contests.

EDGE Analysis

Darby played a significant role in his inaugural season with Jacksonville, and he has one more year remaining on his deal with the team. Given the struggles this secondary displayed in 2024, though, it would be surprising if the Jaguars enter the 2025 campaign without some additions to the cornerback room.

Darby (hip) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session.

EDGE Analysis

Darby played just nine defensive snaps against the Packers on Sunday after injuring his hip in the first quarter. However, it appears the injury isn't severe enough for him to miss the Jaguars' first practice of the week, and barring any setbacks, he should suit up against the Eagles on Sunday. Darby has logged 34 tackles (27 solo) and five pass breakups over eight regular-season outings.

Darby injured his hip against the Packers in Sunday's Week 8 matchup and is questionable to return, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darby's injury occurred in the first quarter, and he subsequently consulted with trainers on the side of the field. The veteran cornerback has been a key component of the Jaguars' secondary this season, logging at least 70 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the team's first seven contests. Montaric Brown and/or Deantre Prince could absorb Darby's snaps Sunday if he's unable to return.

Darby is slated to sign a two-year deal with the Jaguars on Wednesday worth up to $10 million, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The cornerback played in 16 games and on 427 defensive snaps with the Ravens in 2023. Darby finished with 28 tackles and seven passes defensed. The veteran should play a similar depth role with the Jaguars in 2024.

Darby signed a one-year contract with the Ravens worth up to $3.2 million on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being released by Denver in March due to a failed physical, Darby has been working out for teams since the start of training camp. He is returning from an ACL tear suffered in early October of last season and has apparently shown enough to prove his full bill of health. Baltimore will be the fifth home for the journeyman cornerback, as he has had previous stints with the Bills, Eagles, Commanders and Broncos. He is now expected to compete for a depth cornerback role with the Ravens.

Darby (knee) is working out for the Texans on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darby was released by the Broncos in March after he failed his physical, but he appears healthy heading into Friday's workout. The cornerback suffered a torn ACL in early October, and he's been slowly working his way back since.

The Broncos are releasing Darby (knee) on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darby landed on IR in mid-October after tearing his ACL and was sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. He was scheduled to have a $12.7 million cap hit, so his release will save Denver a significant amount of money. It's unclear when Darby will be healthy again, but he should garner plenty of attention in free agency if he can prove he's on track for the start of the 2023 campaign.