52 Davion Taylor LB

Taylor (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Taylor has been on IR for three weeks and is eligible to play in the season finale against Washington. The rookie third-rounder has struggled to get his footing on defense this year, sticking mainly to special teams. That role likely will remain the same if he's able to play Week 17.

The Eagles placed Taylor (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.

The rookie out of Colorado hurt his knee in last week's loss to the Packers, and this news confirms he'll be out for a minimum of three weeks. Taylor's absence will hurt the team's depth at linebacker, with Duke Riley and Shaun Bradley in line to see upticks in snaps. Taylor was replaced on the roster by Raequan Williams, who was promoted from the practice squad.

Taylor was forced out of Sunday's game against the Packers with a knee injury.

The Eagles' linebacker depth will take a hit with Taylor on the sidelines, as the team has just four healthy players left at the position. Shaun Bradley could see more work behind starters Alex Singleton, T.J. Edwards and Duke Riley.

The Eagles selected Taylor in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 103rd overall.

The Eagles add major speed to their linebacking corps with the addition of Taylor out of Colorado. He ran a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash at 228 pounds after a productive two-year career with the Buffaloes. He's still working on his play diagnosing and coverage instincts, but the physical tools make him an intriguing developmental project.