The Chiefs released Taylor on Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
The move saves the Chiefs $20 million against the salary cap. Taylor signed a four-year, $80 million deal with Kansas City ahead of the 2023 season, and he started 45 regular-season games for the team. Taylor also started seven playoff contests, helping the Chiefs win the 2023 Super Bowl. Taylor, however, was top-three in penalties at his position in every season he spent with KC.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Set for release or trade
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The Chiefs informed Taylor (elbow) on Monday that he will either be released or traded prior to the start of the new league year March 11, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Taylor remains reliable in pass protection and has one year remaining on his contract, but his release will save Kansas City roughly $20 million in salary cap space. It seems unlikely that the Chiefs manage to trade the 28-year-old right tackle, given the prohibitive nature of the $27 million cap hit his current deal carries for 2026. If he hits the open market, however, Taylor will be projected to join Braden Smith (concussion), Rasheed Walker and Jonah Williams (shoulder) as one of the top available options at tackle. Taylor started all 12 of his regular-season appearances in 2025 before landing on IR due to an elbow injury.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Won't play against Tennessee
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Taylor (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Taylor will miss a third consecutive game due to a triceps injury, and with Jaylon Moore (knee) also sidelined, the Chiefs may have to turn to Mike Caliendo, Hunter Nourzad or C.J. Hanson to fill in at right tackle. Taylor's next opportunity to play is Christmas Day against the Broncos.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The 28-year-old has been sidelined for the Chiefs' last two games due to a triceps injury, and Wednesday's DNP suggest he's still dealing with the issue. If Taylor is forced to miss his third consecutive contest in the Week 16 matchup against the Titans, Jaylon Moore (knee) could get the start at right tackle.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Won't suit up vs. Chargers
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Taylor (triceps) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Taylor will miss his second straight game in Week 15 as he continues to deal with a triceps injury he suffered in Week 13 at Dallas. In his absence, Esa Pole figures to start at right tackle Sunday against a strong Chargers pass rush led by 2023 second-rounder Tuli Tuipulotu.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Won't play Week 14
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Taylor (triceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
With both Taylor and Trey Smith (ankle) inactive for Sunday night's game, Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris will serve as the Chiefs' starters for the right side of the offensive line.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Nursing triceps injury
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Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The 28-year-old sustained a triceps injury in the Chiefs' Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, so it's no surprise he's sidelined Wednesday. Taylor's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Texans. If he's sidelined for the first time this season, Jaylon Moore would likely start at right tackle.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Won't return Thursday
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Taylor (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
With Taylor done for the day, Jaylon Moore will remain at right tackle for the rest of Thursday's contest. Taylor will undergo further tests after the game to determine the severity of the injury and whether he'll be available for the Chiefs' Week 14 clash against the Texans on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Exits game with shoulder injury
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Taylor (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The Chiefs hold a commanding lead in the fourth quarter, so Taylor's removal could be a precautionary measure. Wanya Morris has come in at right tackle in Taylor's absence.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Sidelined to start camp
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Taylor (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Taylor was managed to close both the regular season and postseason in 2024 due to a knee injury. However, he played through the issue in most weeks, so it's unclear if that issue is still carrying over into 2025.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Limited in Thursday's practice
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Taylor (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Taylor was able to get a three-week rest for a lingering knee injury due to sitting out in Week 18 against the Broncos and courtesy of the Chiefs' first-round bye. He was able to play in Kansas City's two playoff games, and he'll likely be limited in practices leading up to Super Bowl LIX against Philadelphia on Sunday, Feb. 9 in order to reduce the risk of aggravating his injury.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Looking good for divisional round
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Taylor (knee) practiced in full Tuesday.
Taylor has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 16, and he sat out Kansas City's Week 18 regular-season finale against Denver. That absence may have been partly due to the fact that Chiefs had already wrapped up a first-round playoff bye, though, as the team elected to rest many of its starters. Given his ability to log a full practice session Tuesday, Taylor seems like a very good bet to be able to suit up in Saturday's AFC divisional-round battle versus Houston.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Resumes practicing
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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Taylor (knee) is back at practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Taylor missed practice with a knee injury leading up to a Week 18 absence, though most of Kansas City's starters sat out the regular-season finale. With the Chiefs having clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the starting right tackle will benefit from an extra week of rest before the divisional round of the playoffs.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Won't play against Denver
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Taylor (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Taylor didn't practice all week due to a lingering knee injury. With the Chiefs locked in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC that comes with a first-round bye, Taylor will have two weeks of additional rest before the divisional round. Ethan Driskell is a top candidate to start at right tackle in Sunday's regular-season finale due to Taylor's absence.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Good to go Christmas Day
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Taylor (knee) is active for Wednesday's Week 17 game against Pittsburgh.
Taylor had been questionable heading into Wednesday after straining his knee Saturday against Houston, but the right tackle is going to be able to play. However, the Chiefs' offensive line will still be down a starter, with left tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) out for a third straight contest.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Questionable to suit up Wednesday
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Taylor (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Week 17 matchup against the Steelers.
Taylor strained his knee last Saturday against the Texans and was estimated as a limited participant in practice throughout this week. If he can't play Wednesday, Ethan Driskell or Wanya Morris could be asked to start at right tackle for the Chiefs.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Staying on right side
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Taylor will play right tackle during OTAs, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Taylor joined the Chiefs in March via free agency, and it was expected he may move to left tackle after playing on the right side with the Jaguars. However, it appears, at least for now, that Donovan Smith will get the first crack at protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside, while Taylor will man the right tackle spot.
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Chiefs' Jawaan Taylor: Lands with Chiefs on four-year pact
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The Chiefs will agree to terms with Taylor on a four-year, $80 million contract this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Taylor and Mike McGlinchey were among the premier tackles available in free agency, and both landed in the AFC West after McGlinchey agreed to terms with the Broncos. The 25-year-old Taylor has played right tackle in the NFL, but he figures to slide to the left side with the Chiefs, as this signing signals the Chiefs are out on free agent tackle Orlando Brown after two seasons. Taylor has never missed a start since being drafted No. 35 overall by the Jaguars in 2019.
