Returns Monday
Taylor (shoulder) was left off Kansas City's injury report Monday ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2019 second-round pick has been battling a shoulder injury since mid-August, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Taylor has returned to full health, he's projected to start at right tackle for the second consecutive season in 2024.
The 2019 second-round pick has been battling a shoulder injury since mid-August, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Taylor has returned to full health, he's projected to start at right tackle for the second consecutive season in 2024.
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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
312 lbsBench Press
24 repsArm 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.
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Suffers shoulder injury
Taylor suffered a shoulder injury Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Staying on right side
Taylor will play right tackle during OTAs, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
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Lands with Chiefs on four-year pact
The Chiefs will agree to terms with Taylor on a four-year, $80 million contract this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
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Returns versus Dallas
Taylor (hamstring) returned during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
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Exits game with hamstring injury
Taylor (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
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Possible fit for Vegas
John Shipley of SI.com predicts that Taylor will sign with the Raiders this offseason.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has made 66 starts for Jacksonville in four seasons since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Jacksonville has an in-house replacement ready at right tackle in 2021 second-round pick Walker Little, so Shipley believes the Jaguars will be loath to match a large offer for Taylor in free agency. Shipley projects a three-year, $45 million contract for Taylor from the Raiders.
Taylor has made 66 starts for Jacksonville in four seasons since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Jacksonville has an in-house replacement ready at right tackle in 2021 second-round pick Walker Little, so Shipley believes the Jaguars will be loath to match a large offer for Taylor in free agency. Shipley projects a three-year, $45 million contract for Taylor from the Raiders.