Jawaan Taylor

Jawaan Taylor

28-Year-Old TackleOT
Kansas City Chiefs
IR
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 2/9/2026
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.
Moves to IR
OTKansas City Chiefs
Elbow
December 20, 2025
Taylor (elbow) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans due to a triceps injury, but he's now been placed on IR and won't return to the field this season. While Taylor is sidelined, expect Chukwuebuka Godrick to start at right tackle in Week 16.
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Snap Counts
Snap %
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5864%
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3437%
877%
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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 lbs
 
Bench Press
24 reps
 
Arm Length
35.13 in
 
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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.
Taylor, a 2019 second-round pick, has started all 32 games at right tackle for Jacksonville over the past two seasons.
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Won't play against Tennessee
OTKansas City Chiefs
Elbow
December 19, 2025
Taylor (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Misses Wednesday's practice
OTKansas City Chiefs
Triceps
December 17, 2025
Taylor (triceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Won't suit up vs. Chargers
OTKansas City Chiefs
Triceps
December 12, 2025
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
OTKansas City Chiefs
Triceps
December 10, 2025
Taylor (triceps) didn't participate in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
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Won't play Week 14
OTKansas City Chiefs
Triceps
December 7, 2025
Taylor (triceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could be cut
OTKansas City Chiefs
January 6, 2026
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.
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