After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014, there is no denying that the Kansas City Chiefs need to make some changes. We've already seen them say goodbye to Matt Nagy, leading to a reunion with Eric Bieniemy. Now it's time to change the roster.
Even after winning Super Bowls, the Chiefs weren't afraid to make changes. Sometimes, those decisions don't work out. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is ready to admit he made an $80 million mistake.
According to ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Chiefs will release offensive tackle Jawan Taylor. Releasing him would save the Chiefs approximately $20 million in salary cap space.
The 28-year-old started 12 games in Kansas City last season, the third season of a four-year, $80 million contract he signed through 2023. Taylor started 45 games for the Chiefs and helped them win the Super Bowl. Taylor previously spent four seasons with the Jaguars, starting all 66 of his appearances in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars made Taylor the 35th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Florida native has played seven seasons and reached the playoffs three times.
Pro Football Focus ranked Taylor 80th out of 89 offensive tackles in 2025, earning positive grades for his work as a pass-blocker (49th out of 89) and negative grades as a run blocker (88th out of 89). Now, as Taylor looks for his next team, expect an offense with a pass-heavy scoring attack to take a long look at him in free agency.
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