Jawaan Taylor Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Colts vs Chiefs game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 2, 2025
Questionable to return
Taylor (ankle) is questionable to return to Kansas City's matchup versus the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Taylor suffered the injury in the second half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. Wanya Morris has taken over at right tackle in Taylor's absence.
Oct 23, 2025
Practices in full Thursday
Taylor (knee/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was forced to leave during the Chiefs' Week 7 win over the Raiders due to a shoulder injury. His ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he'll be available for Monday's game against the Commanders, which means Wanya Morris will remain in a reserve role on the offensive line.
Oct 19, 2025
Exits game with shoulder injury
Taylor (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
The Chiefs hold a commanding lead in the fourth quarter, so Taylor's removal could be a precautionary measure. Wanya Morris has come in at right tackle in Taylor's absence.
Jul 27, 2025
Returns from PUP
Taylor (undisclosed) was active from the active/PUP list Sunday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The nature of Taylor's injury was never revealed, but it will no longer keep him sidelined in training camp. The 27-year-old is set to reprise his role as the Chiefs' starting right tackle for the third season in a row.
Jul 20, 2025
Sidelined to start camp
Taylor (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was managed to close both the regular season and postseason in 2024 due to a knee injury. However, he played through the issue in most weeks, so it's unclear if that issue is still carrying over into 2025.
Jan 31, 2025
Cleared for Super Bowl LIX
Taylor (knee) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles on Feb. 9.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has suited up for each of Kansas City's playoff games so far, so there were never significant concerns about his availability for the Super Bowl. It's possible he'll resume logging limited practices in the coming week, but Taylor can be considered fully on track to start at right tackle versus Philadelphia.
Jan 30, 2025
Limited in Thursday's practice
Taylor (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was able to get a three-week rest for a lingering knee injury due to sitting out in Week 18 against the Broncos and courtesy of the Chiefs' first-round bye. He was able to play in Kansas City's two playoff games, and he'll likely be limited in practices leading up to Super Bowl LIX against Philadelphia on Sunday, Feb. 9 in order to reduce the risk of aggravating his injury.
Jan 14, 2025
Looking good for divisional round
Taylor (knee) practiced in full Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 16, and he sat out Kansas City's Week 18 regular-season finale against Denver. That absence may have been partly due to the fact that Chiefs had already wrapped up a first-round playoff bye, though, as the team elected to rest many of its starters. Given his ability to log a full practice session Tuesday, Taylor seems like a very good bet to be able to suit up in Saturday's AFC divisional-round battle versus Houston.
Jan 10, 2025
Resumes practicing
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Taylor (knee) is back at practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor missed practice with a knee injury leading up to a Week 18 absence, though most of Kansas City's starters sat out the regular-season finale. With the Chiefs having clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the starting right tackle will benefit from an extra week of rest before the divisional round of the playoffs.
Jan 3, 2025
Won't play against Denver
Taylor (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Taylor didn't practice all week due to a lingering knee injury. With the Chiefs locked in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC that comes with a first-round bye, Taylor will have two weeks of additional rest before the divisional round. Ethan Driskell is a top candidate to start at right tackle in Sunday's regular-season finale due to Taylor's absence.
Dec 25, 2024
Good to go Christmas Day
Taylor (knee) is active for Wednesday's Week 17 game against Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Taylor had been questionable heading into Wednesday after straining his knee Saturday against Houston, but the right tackle is going to be able to play. However, the Chiefs' offensive line will still be down a starter with left tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) out for a third straight contest.
Dec 24, 2024
Questionable to suit up Wednesday
Taylor (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's Week 17 matchup against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Taylor strained his knee last Saturday against the Texans and was estimated as a limited participant in practice throughout this week. If he can't play Wednesday, Ethan Driskell or Wanya Morris could be asked to start at right tackle for the Chiefs.
Dec 21, 2024
Diagnosed with strained knee
Coach Andy Reid said Taylor suffered a strained knee in Saturday's win over the Texans, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor will have just four days to get ready for next Wednesday's Christmas Day date with the Steelers. Rookie Kingsley Suamataia replaced Taylor at right tackle against Houston and would be the logical choice to fill in there next week if Taylor can't play.
Dec 21, 2024
Injures knee Saturday
Taylor (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Taylor's injury adds to Kansas City's woes along the offensive line. Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia, both of whom had chances to start at left tackle but were benched earlier this season, are the top candidates to play right tackle if Taylor doesn't return.
Sep 2, 2024
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 the 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.
Aug 14, 2024
Suffers shoulder injury
Taylor suffered a shoulder injury Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was carted off the field during practice and is now dealing with a shoulder injury. While the injury is not thought to be serious, Lucas Niang will likely fill in at right tackle if Taylor ends up missing extended time.
May 8, 2023
Staying on right side
Taylor will play right tackle during OTAs, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor joined the Chiefs in March via free agency, and it was expected he may move to left tackle after playing on the right side with the Jaguars. However, it appears at least for now, Donovan Smith will get the first crack at protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside, while Taylor will man the right tackle spot.
May 8, 2023
Staying on right side
Taylor will play right tackle during OTAs, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor joined the Chiefs in March via free agency, and it was expected he may move to left tackle after playing on the right side with the Jaguars. However, it appears, at least for now, that Donovan Smith will get the first crack at protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside, while Taylor will man the right tackle spot.
Mar 13, 2023
Lands with Chiefs on four-year pact
The Chiefs agreed to terms with Taylor on a four-year, $80 million contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor and Mike McGlinchey were among the premier tackles available in free agency, and both landed in the AFC West after McGlinchey agreed to terms with the Broncos. The 25-year-old Taylor has played right tackle in the NFL, but he figures to slide to the left side with the Chiefs, as this signing signals the Chiefs are out on free-agent tackle Orlando Brown after two seasons. Taylor has never missed a start since being drafted No. 35 overall by the Jaguars in 2019.
Dec 18, 2022
Returns versus Dallas
Taylor (hamstring) returned during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor was temporarily forced out with a hamstring injury. His ability to return comes at a crucial point for Jacksonville, as starting left tackle Cam Robinson is now questionable to return with a knee injury, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com.
Dec 18, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has been a stabilizing presence at right tackle all season for Jacksonville, so they'll certainly be hoping the injury isn't severe. His absence will be especially detrimental against a pass rush as good as Dallas'. Walker Little figures to fill in as long as Taylor is out.
Aug 8, 2022
Returns to practice Monday
Taylor (hamstring) returned to practice Monday and was operating as the right tackle with the first-team offense, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Taylor has been a key fixture along the Jaguars' offensive line since he was drafted in 2019. If healthy, the former second-round pick figures to once again be the starting right tackle to start the regular season.
Aug 2, 2020
Activated from COVID-19 list
Taylor (illness) has been added to the Jaguars' active roster from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor had been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, but he's already been cleared for action. The 2019 second-round pick is slated to serve as Jacksonville's starting right tackle once again as a sophomore.
Jul 30, 2020
Lands on COVID list
The Jaguars placed Taylor (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Taylor started a full 16-game slate at left tackle for Jacksonville as a rookie last season, and the team is counting on him to reprise such a role in 2020. This move indicates that he's either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into close contact with someone who has.
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