Taylor signed with the Falcons back in April after three seasons in Kansas City. New head coach Kevin Stefanski gains an experienced option on the offensive line following Kaleb McGary’s retirement. The 2018 Second-Team All-SEC selection has started every NFL game he’s appeared in.<\/p>\n
Taylor had a disappointing 2025 campaign, as inconsistent play marred his performance with the Chiefs. According to Pro Football Focus, Taylor finished with a 53.3 overall grade \u2014 a rank that places him No. 80 among qualified offensive tackles; his 67.3 pass-blocking grade highlights the strength of his game.<\/p>\n
The Falcons have one of the league’s most promising young skill position groups, putting a magnifying glass on Taylor’s performance at right tackle. If the Super Bowl LVIII champion can regain form next season, it may come along with a career resurgence.<\/p>\n
The Falcons signed Taylor for just one year at $5 million. The short-term deal gives the Cocoa, Florida<\/a>, native an opportunity to cash in on a long-term contract if all things fall into place.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a> Follow us\u00a0@GatorsWire<\/a>\u00a0on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as\u00a0Bluesky<\/a>, and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of\u00a0Florida Gators<\/a>\u00a0news, notes and opinions.<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/86373768007-gators-1.jpg\")