Chiefs to release Taylor in a move to save 20 million dollars on cap

The Kansas City Chiefs said to RT Jawaan Taylor that he will be cut before the beginning of the league’s new year, barring a trade.

That will save Kansas City 20 million dollars vs. the salary cap and will allow them to be under the cap when the NFL year begins later this month.

It is the latest cap-trimming move by the organization, which also cut veteran DE Mike Danna and restructured QB Patrick Mahomes’ deal in February.

The Chiefs could create even more cap space by releasing LB Drue Tranquill and TE Noah Gray, while also restructuring the deals of pass rusher Chris Jones and center Creed Humphrey. Kansas City began the offseason almost 60 million dollars over the cap.

Jawaan, who is 28 years old, had 1 season remaining on a 4-year, 80 million dollar contract. The right tackle joined Kansas City 3 years ago as a free agent and helped stabilize the offensive line as the team won the Super Bowl that campaign to become the league’s 1^st repeat champ in 20 seasons.

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The #Chiefs will be releasing OT Jawaan Taylor.

Taylor signed a 4-year, $80M contract with Kansas City in 2023 and started 45 games over three seasons with the team. The Chiefs will save $20M in cap space with the move. pic.twitter.com/TfvUC6DRcP

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 2, 2026