2025 Fantasy Outlook
Taylor looked competent in pass protection in 2024 but struggled notably as a run blocker, but he's been at best an average option at right tackle since inking a four-year, $80 million deal in March of 2023. The signing of Jaylon Moore in free agency and addition of Josh Simmons in the first round of the 2025 draft could signify that Taylor isn't a lock to make it to the final year of his deal in 2026. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Chiefs in March of 2023.
Set for release or trade
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Measurables Review
How do Jawaan Taylor's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
330 lbsBench Press
24 repsArm Length
35.13 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
Taylor signed with the Chiefs this offseason via free agency and will serve as Kansas City's starting right tackle in 2023. The veteran played on the right side of Jacksonville's offensive line in his first four years in the league.
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Moves to IR
Taylor (elbow) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
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Won't play against Tennessee
Taylor (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Won't suit up vs. Chargers
Taylor (triceps) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Misses practice Wednesday
Taylor (triceps) didn't participate in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
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Could be cut
Taylor is a cut candidate this offseason, Aaron Schatz of ESPN suggests.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has spent the last three seasons in Kansas City and has drawn a lot of negative attention due to his propensity to be penalized. However, the right tackle has been consistently solid in pass protection throughout his career. While that could be enough for the team to keep him around, Kansas City would save $20 million in cap space if it cut Taylor at any point this offseason.
Taylor has spent the last three seasons in Kansas City and has drawn a lot of negative attention due to his propensity to be penalized. However, the right tackle has been consistently solid in pass protection throughout his career. While that could be enough for the team to keep him around, Kansas City would save $20 million in cap space if it cut Taylor at any point this offseason.