Right tackle Jawaan Taylor’s transition to the Atlanta Falcons, after signing as a free agent from the Kansas City Chiefs, has already presented a unique challenge.
The Atlanta Falcons announced they have activated RT Jawaan Taylor from the PUP list. Additionally, the Falcons have officially signed DE Cameron Sample.
One of the more surprising developments of the offseason was Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary abruptly retiring after suffering a leg injury in 2025 that forced him to miss the entire season.
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The Chiefs will have a new right tackle in 2026. Penalty maven Jawaan Taylor is now with the Falcons, as the Chiefs made a predictable salary trim amid a cap crunch.
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Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary, who missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday through his agent, Collin Roberts.
The Falcons may have already found their replacement for retired right tackle Kaleb McGary. Atlanta has agreed to a one-year deal with Jawaan Taylor, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons are signing OT Jawaan Taylor to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes an additional $1 million available through incentives. The Chiefs signed Taylor as a free agent a few years ago in the hope he could play left tackle for them.
The Chiefs aimed to stop their post-Eric Fisher revolving door at left tackle by drafting Josh Simmons in last year’s first round. Simmons impressed during training camp to win the Week 1 LT gig, but multiple issues intervened for the rookie talent.
The Kansas Chiefs' offensive line struggled last season in pass protection and run blocking, especially at the tackle positions. Injuries played a factor in Kansas City's woes on the front line, but Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor each missing extensive time also exposed the Chiefs' lack of depth at both tackle positions.
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off one of the worst seasons of the last decade, finishing 6–11 and missing the playoffs. Adding to the disappointment, Patrick Mahomes missed the final three games after tearing his ACL, putting the start of his 2026 season in doubt.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have already had a productive offseason. That will only continue as they still have time to make additions in free agency and will soon have 10 draft picks to help address issues as well.
The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
If shopping right tackle Jawaan Taylor doesn't produce a trade offer, the Kansas City Chiefs are planning to release him to save more than $20 million under the 2026 salary cap, according to multiple reports.
The Kansas City Chiefs are saying goodbye to beleaguered offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Chiefs have informed OT Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the 2026 league year, barring a trade.
The Chiefs needed to give Jawaan Taylor a player-friendly contract in order to sign him in 2023, when the former Jaguars right tackle stood as one of the top free agents available.
The Kansas City Chiefs are already facing a major uphill climb heading into the final turn in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. It's going to be even tougher after watching right tackle Jawaan Taylor dealing with an injury.
While it is very hard to put the blame on any one player for the Kansas City Chiefs starting the season off with a gnarly 0-2 record, but one player that has remained in this fanbase's crosshairs for most of the last two seasons has been right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs tackle Jawaan Taylor spoke from the podium at team headquarters before Wednesday’s practice. “They've been doing a phenomenal job, meshing well together, learning how to play together.
The Chiefs cycled through four left tackle starters last season, seeing their final O-line form shredded in Super Bowl LIX.
There's been a lot of conversation about right tackle Jawaan Taylor's play since he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs two offseasons ago, particularly because a certain commentator decided to bring excess attention to him on national television.
There are very good reasons that the Kansas City Chiefs decided to commit themselves for several seasons at a $20 million annual price tag to offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor.
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Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor will be playing with a heavy heart in Super Bowl LVIII. Taylor shared with reporters in Las Vegas on Wednesday that his mother recently died.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor's ongoing penalty issues on Monday.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid knew that starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor would be kept under a watchful eye in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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