Chiefs make stunning transfer agreeing to huge contract for Jawaan Taylor: experiences

The Kansas City Chiefs are transferring on from their very own free agent offensive sort out Orlando Brown as former Jacksonville Jaguars sort out Jawaan Taylor agreed to phrases on an enormous deal to affix the Super Bowl champions.

Taylor is anticipated to signal a deal price $80 million over the following 4 seasons with the Chiefs, and $60 million of that’s assured, in response to NFL Network. 

While the Chiefs have been in determined want of filling their sort out spots – Brown and Andrew Wylie have been free brokers – consultants and followers alike are viewing this one as a head-scratcher. 

Jawaan Taylor #75 of the Jacksonville Jaguars takes the sector earlier than the sport towards the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA Bank Field on December 18, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Taylor has performed properly on the fitting aspect for the Jaguars since popping out of Florida within the 2019 NFL Draft. 

He’s began each recreation he’s performed for Jacksonville the previous 4 seasons, however his long-term deal makes him the fourth-highest paid offensive sort out within the league at $20 million per season. 

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Brown, however, has been a Pro Bowler in every of the final 4 seasons for Kansas City. After taking part in on his fifth-year choice in 2022, Brown is about to make one thing within the vary of what Taylor obtained. 

Jawaan Taylor #75 of the Jacksonville Jaguars defends towards the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 22, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Wylie additionally acquired paid by the Washington Commanders, as he agreed to signal a three-year pact price $24 million. 

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The Chiefs, although, have seen linemen come and go in recent times, however the stage of pay has remained the identical. They’re ignoring what the general public thinks and going with what they really feel is smart for his or her 2023 roster building. 

Taylor hasn’t performed left sort out since faculty, however he’s anticipated to fit there for Kansas City subsequent season. He’s additionally been reliable, committing simply six penalties all of final season. 

Jawaan Taylor #75 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is launched through the recreation towards the Dallas Cowboys at TIAA BANK Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

The Chiefs’ inside line will stay the identical because it was final season, with Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith at left guard, heart and proper guard, respectively. Darian Kinnard is slated for proper sort out on the depth chart.