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Michael Penix Jr. and other Atlanta Falcons speak to media following practice | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons players Michael Penix Jr., Gervon Dexter Sr. and Jawaan Taylor address the media following practice ahead of week one versus...

2 DAYS AGO • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jawaan Taylor's biggest flaw is already following him from Kansas City to Atlanta The Atlanta Falcons knew this issue could resurface when they signed Jawaan Taylor away from Kansas City.

5 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Inside Falcons RT Jawaan Taylor's Return to Practice After Lengthy Absence Jawaan Taylor joined the Atlanta Falcons back in April on a one-year deal worth $5 million, however, his contract isn’t guaranteed. However,...

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Tua Tagovailoa, A.J. Terrell Jr and other Falcons speak to the media post- joint practice with Colts Atlanta Falcons players Tua Tagovailoa, A.J. Terrell Jr., Chris Lindstrom and Jawaan Taylor address the media following joint practice with...

AUGUST 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Jawaan Taylor's return saw the Falcons pull the plug on a recent draft pick Jawaan Taylor's return forced the Atlanta Falcons to cut ties with their first player from the 2025 Draft class.

AUGUST 11 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Activated off active/PUP list The Falcons activated Taylor (elbow) off the active/PUP list Monday, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.

Impact Taylor has spent training camp on the active/PUP list due to an elbow injury he suffered on Thanksgiving Day when the Chiefs lost to the Cowboys. Taylor is back as a full participant in practice and is all set to start at right tackle for the Falcons in 2026.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons sign former Bengals defensive end Cameron Sample to add depth after losing Jalon Walker

The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Cameron Sample

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Participating in walkthroughs Taylor (elbow) is still on the Falcons' active/PUP list but has participated in walkthroughs with the team during training camp, D. Orlando Ledbetter of BowTieSports reports.

Impact Taylor opened training camp on the PUP list while recovering from elbow and triceps injuries that caused him to miss the final five games of the regular season as a member of the Chiefs. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the Falcons' preseason opener against the Broncos on Friday, Aug. 14.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return soon Coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Taylor (elbow) is progressing well and that he hopes he can return in the next few days or weeks, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor is still working to come back from the triceps and elbow injuries that kept him sidelined for the last five games of the 2025 campaign, and it looks like he could be close to a return to action. He projects to start at right tackle for Atlanta once he's healthy.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Opening camp on PUP The Falcons placed Taylor (elbow/triceps) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Taylor is still recovering from triceps and elbow injuries that prevented him from playing in the Chiefs' final five games of the 2025 regular season. He'll be eligible to practice once he's fully healthy, but in the meantime, Wanya Moris and Michael Jerrell will both see more snaps at right tackle with the first-team offense.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jawaan Taylor's Falcons debut is already off to a troubling start The Falcons might be leaning on a former Chiefs tackle to cover for another former Chiefs tackle.

JULY 29 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Falcons' bold right tackle move could define the 2026 season | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons have completely reshaped the right side of their offensive line. With Kaleb McGary retired, veteran Jawaan Taylor is exp...

JULY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jawaan Taylor Must Fix this Fatal Flaw for Falcons to be Successful in 2026 The Atlanta Falcons signed Jawaan Taylor to replace Kaleb McGary at right tackle. McGary retired after missing all of last season as well.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Tending to injuries Per coach Kevin Stefanski, Taylor (elbow) is progressing in his rehab from the injuries he was nursing at the end of the 2025 season, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor was sidelined for Kansas City's last five games of the 2025 campaign due to triceps and elbow injuries, and he's still not fully ready for football activities with the Falcons' minicamp underway. Until he's back in action, Wanya Morris projects as a candidate to work at right tackle with the first team.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stefanski Details Falcons' Looming Injury Situation at RT The Falcons have been active with their tackles this offseason, adding Jawaan Taylor in free agency and Wanya Morris via trade over the last...

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

Falcons land OT Wanya Morris and 7th-round pick from KC for 6th-round selection, AP source says

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick in the 2027 draft from the Kansas City Chiefs

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

A day later, Falcons cornerback duo of brothers Avieon and A.J. Terrell can't stop hugging

Avieon Terrell and his older brother A

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Jawaan Taylor's new jersey number is giving Falcons fans some serious PTSD The Atlanta Falcons are investing a lot in Jawaan Taylor just to hope for him to be better than Elijah Wilkinson was at right tackle.

APRIL 22 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Chiefs letting Jawaan Taylor walk tells the real story about No. 9 draft slot How seriously should we take the chatter about the Kansas City Chiefs selecting an offensive tackle with the ninth pick?

APRIL 21 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Falcons' new leadership team of Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski starts with only 5 picks in NFL draft

The Atlanta Falcons’ new leadership team of president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski could enter the NFL draft in a mood to trade

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Jawaan Taylor's surprisingly cheap Falcons deal raises big questions Jawaan Taylor has a new home. The former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle is now an Atlanta Falcon after Taylor signed a one-year, $5 million...

APRIL 10 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Falcons agree to 1-year deal with former Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor as possible McGary replacement

The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal with former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Chiefs, Andy Reid see Super Bowl champion with QB Patrick Mahomes walk away in 2026 as Jawaan Taylor signs with Falcons A former Chiefs' offensive lineman with Andy Reid is new player of the Falcons to protect Tua Tagovailoa in the 2026 NFL season.

APRIL 9 • BOLAVIP.COM

Deadspin | Falcons OT Kaleb McGary retires, team reportedly signing Jawaan Taylor Deadspin | Falcons OT Kaleb McGary retires, team reportedly signing Jawaan Taylor

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Finds home with Falcons Taylor agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Taylor's deal reportedly carries a base value of $5 million with an additional $1 million in incentives. The veteran offensive lineman projects to step in as the Falcons' new starting RT across from LT Jake Matthews, with Kaleb McGary (leg) having announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. Taylor has started all 111 of his career regular-season appearances.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Falcons sign former Bengals defensive end Cameron Sample to add depth after losing Jalon Walker

Falcons land OT Wanya Morris and 7th-round pick from KC for 6th-round selection, AP source says

A day later, Falcons cornerback duo of brothers Avieon and A.J. Terrell can't stop hugging

Falcons' new leadership team of Ryan, Cunningham and Stefanski starts with only 5 picks in NFL draft

Falcons agree to 1-year deal with former Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor as possible McGary replacement