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Chiefs Face $20M Dilemma: Cut Taylor or Protect Mahomes?

2/18/2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs could save about $20 million by releasing veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The move would leave quarterback Patrick Mahomes without a key protector as he recovers from a torn ACL.
The Chiefs are currently $57.9 million over the cap, the worst in the NFL.
General manager Brett Veach must decide whether to restructure contracts, trade veterans, or cut players.

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Story summary

The Kansas City Chiefs could save about $20 million by releasing veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The move would leave quarterback Patrick Mahomes without a key protector as he recovers from a torn ACL.
The Chiefs are currently $57.9 million over the cap, the worst in the NFL.
General manager Brett Veach must decide whether to restructure contracts, trade veterans, or cut players.