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Kansas City, MO. The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs<\/span>\u00a0may be on the verge of bringing back a familiar piece of their offensive line, as negotiations with veteran tackle\u00a0Jawaan Taylor<\/span>\u00a0have reportedly reopened following his recent release.<\/p>\n Taylor was initially let go due to his\u00a0$24.7 million cap hit<\/strong>, a figure that became increasingly difficult for Kansas City to justify amid broader roster construction priorities.<\/p>\n However, sources indicate that both sides are now exploring a reunion under significantly different financial terms.<\/p>\n After testing the free-agent market, Taylor is believed to have found limited interest at his previous salary level.<\/p>\n As a result, discussions have shifted toward a\u00a0short-term \u201cprove-it\u201d style contract<\/strong>, potentially in the range of\u00a0$6\u20138 million per year<\/strong>, allowing the Chiefs to retain a proven starter at a much more manageable cost.<\/p>\n From Kansas City\u2019s perspective, the move offers stability at a critical position. With\u00a0Patrick Mahomes<\/span>\u00a0entering a recovery phase following injury, the organization is reluctant to place an inexperienced player at right tackle.<\/p>\n Taylor, who has spent multiple seasons in\u00a0Andy Reid<\/span>\u2019s system, provides familiarity, communication continuity, and reliable pass protection.<\/p>\n While penalties have been a concern throughout his tenure, Taylor\u2019s overall pass-blocking ability remains solid. Internally, the Chiefs view him as a safer option compared to risking Mahomes\u2019 protection with an untested rookie or depth player.<\/p>\n A potential reunion would also position Taylor as a\u00a0bridge solution<\/strong>, giving younger linemen time to develop while maintaining competitiveness in the short term.<\/p>\n For the player, returning on a reduced deal could represent an opportunity to rebuild value and secure one final long-term contract down the line.<\/p>\n There is also a growing sense that this outcome may have been anticipated. Around the league, similar releases are sometimes used as a mechanism to reset contract structures, suggesting that a lower-cost reunion between the two sides was always a realistic possibility.<\/p>\n If finalized, Taylor\u2019s return would signal a pragmatic decision by both parties: a\u00a0more affordable, more disciplined version of a familiar protector<\/strong>, helping Kansas City remain firmly in the Super Bowl conversation without compromising financial flexibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kansas City, MO. The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0may be on the verge of bringing back a familiar piece of their offensive line, as negotiations with veteran tackle\u00a0Jawaan Taylor\u00a0have reportedly… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":166187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\n