Veteran tackle Jawaan Taylor’s time with the Kansas City Chiefs is reportedly up. The Chiefs are planning to release Taylor before the start of the new league year on March 11, according to multiple reports.
There is a chance the team could trade Taylor before making his release official. However, his contract would seem to make that an unlikely outcome.
Financial Implications of Taylor’s Departure
Taylor is set to make $20 million in salary and bonuses with a cap number north of $27 million. The Chiefs would clear $20 million under the cap with a trade or release.
His release will save the Chiefs $20 million under the cap, according to a report from Adam Schefter.
Taylor’s Time with the Chiefs
Taylor started 12 games before going on injured reserve with an elbow injury in December. He started 45 games in three seasons with the Chiefs.
Prior to joining Kansas City, Taylor started 66 games for Jacksonville.
Taylor signed a four-year, $80 million dollar deal with the Chiefs in 2023.
Trade Remains a Possibility, Though Unlikely
The Chiefs have informed Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year barring a trade. Adam Schefter reported this news.
There is still a chance that the team could trade Taylor before making his release official. However, his contract would seem to make that an unlikely outcome.
Taylor’s play in 2025 did little to suggest there will be a robust market for him at that price.
The Chiefs will release him before the start of the league year, barring a trade.
Taylor’s release will save the Chiefs $20 million under the cap.
With the new league year approaching, the Chiefs are preparing to move on from Jawaan Taylor, pending any unforeseen trade developments.