Top reactions: Controversial ex-Chiefs OL signs with Falcons
See how fans and pundits reacted when the Atlanta Falcons signed former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor.
The Kansas City Chiefs decided to move on from veteran offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor at the beginning of free agency to free up a significant amount of space in their salary cap. Taylor, who had manned the right tackle position on Kansas City's offensive line for the last three seasons, signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent on Wednesday, April 8. While Taylor was a key member of the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII roster, his tenure in Kansas City was mostly defined by prolific bouts of inconsistency that manifested in a deluge of penalties between 2023 and 2025.
In 45 games with the Chiefs, Taylor was penalized a total of 40 times, including 16 holding calls and 16 false starts. Fans and pundits on Twitter were quick to weigh in on Taylor's decision to sign with Atlanta when news of his acquisition was announced. Take a look at some of the top reactions to Taylor's signing: I'd feel quite good about Jawaan Taylor at this price point if I'm a Falcons fan https://t.
co/HBscYGyjSX — Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) April 8, 2026 Wasn’t this dude part of the turnstile O-line that got the Chiefs shredded in the Super Bowl against the Eagles? https://t. co/6YNTsn80GG — Mark Zinno (@MarkZinno) April 8, 2026 Would have wanted him back at that price.
https://t. co/UJS8ZtHY3U — Kent Swanson (@kent_swanson) April 8, 2026 Yaya Diaby gets to pass rush against Jawaan Taylor twice a year 🙌🏻 https://t. co/RVKPF2Htqw pic.