New Delhi, March 2 -- The Kansas City Chiefs are set to move on from offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, a decision that will clear significant salary cap space. Notably, Taylor will be released before the new league year begins on March 11, 2026, unless a trade materializes. This cap-cutting move will save Kansas City $20 million against the 2026 salary cap, leaving a $7.4 million dead money charge.

Taylor, 28, signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Chiefs in 2023 after starting at right tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team initially considered shifting him to left tackle following Orlando Brown's departure, but kept him on the right side.

Problems surfaced right away. In his Kansas City Chiefs debut, Jawaan Taylor drew rep...