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Chiefs to Release OT Jawaan Taylor: Report
The Chiefs save $20 million in cap space by releasing Taylor, addressing penalty concerns and creating flexibility for free agency and contract extensions.
- The Kansas City Chiefs plan to release or trade offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor before the start of the 2026 NFL league year due to his high salary cap hit and underperformance.
- Taylor, who signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Chiefs in 2023, struggled with penalties and contributed to the team's offensive line issues during his tenure.
- The Chiefs could look to the 2026 NFL Draft for a replacement right tackle, where prospects like Francis Mauigoa and Spencer Fano are available options.
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Associated Press News
Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor, saving $20M under the salary cap
The Chiefs released veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whose track record of penalties often overshadowed his otherwise solid play in Kansas City, hours after agreeing to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams.
Patrick Mahomes to Get New Protector After Chiefs’ $27M Jawaan Taylor Decision – Report
The roster trimming continues in Kansas City. With the new league year approaching, the Chiefs are making the necessary financial adjustments to get under the cap. One of the biggest moves: parting ways with right tackle Jawaan Taylor. And in doing so, they’ve effectively cleared the path for Jaylon Moore to step into the starting role at right tackle in 2026. According to ESPN’s Nate Taylor, the expectation is that Moore will open the 2026 seas…
The News-Gazette
The Guam Daily PostChiefs plan to release right tackle Jawaan Taylor, per reports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have informed right tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the new league year on March 11, according to multiple reports.
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