Sources: Chiefs to cut Taylor, save $20M on cap

Mar 2, 2026, 08:01 AM ETOpen Extended Reactions

The Kansas City Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor that he will be released before the start of the league year, barring a trade, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Taylor’s release will save the Chiefs $20 million against the salary cap.

It marks the latest cap-trimming move by the Chiefs, who also released veteran defensive end Mike Danna and restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ contract last month.

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Those moves combined to save Kansas City nearly $53 million against the cap. The Chiefs need to be under the

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