Signed a contract with the Falcons in April of 2026.
Finds home with Falcons
Taylor agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's deal reportedly carries a base value of $5 million with an additional $1 million in incentives. The veteran offensive lineman projects to step in as the Falcons' new starting RT across from LT Jake Matthews, with Kaleb McGary (leg) having announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Taylor has started all 111 of his career regular-season appearances.
Taylor's deal reportedly carries a base value of $5 million with an additional $1 million in incentives. The veteran offensive lineman projects to step in as the Falcons' new starting RT across from LT Jake Matthews, with Kaleb McGary (leg) having announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Taylor has started all 111 of his career regular-season appearances.
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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
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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.
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Officially released by Kansas City
The Chiefs released Taylor on Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
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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.
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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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Signed as McGary replacement
Taylor agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons on Wednesday that could be worth up to $6 million, Marc Raimondi and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com report.
ANALYSIS
The Falcons lost veteran right tackle Kaleb McGary to retirement Wednesday, and they quickly pivoted to Taylor. A 2019 second-round pick of the Jaguars, Taylor played the first four seasons of his career in Jacksonville before spending the last three seasons with the Chiefs. Taylor brings plenty of experience, having recorded 111 regular-season starts to date in his career.
The Falcons lost veteran right tackle Kaleb McGary to retirement Wednesday, and they quickly pivoted to Taylor. A 2019 second-round pick of the Jaguars, Taylor played the first four seasons of his career in Jacksonville before spending the last three seasons with the Chiefs. Taylor brings plenty of experience, having recorded 111 regular-season starts to date in his career.