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The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.
All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson leads the backfield, All-Pro tight end Kyle Pitts creates matchup problems, and former No. 8 overall pick Drake London holds it down on the outside — making this a tough group to stop no matter who's throwing the ball.
However, one of Atlanta's key offseason additions, Super Bowl-winning offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, spent the start of training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. As the presumed starter at right tackle, any extended absence would have been a real blow to the offense.
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Now, with preseason just around the corner, the Falcons have activated Taylor, and he's set to begin practicing.
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Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023, where he spent the last three years of his seven-year NFL career. He was a key piece of the offensive line protecting Patrick Mahomes and won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2024. Over his career, he's started 111 games.
Kansas City placed Taylor on injured reserve in December 2025 due to an elbow injury that ended his season, and the team released him in March. Just over a month later, he signed with the Falcons on a one-year, $5 million deal.
Kaleb McGary, Atlanta's starting right tackle since 2019, missed the entire 2025 season due to a serious knee injury and officially retired in April. Taylor was brought in to replace him and provide a steady veteran presence on the outside of the offensive line.
Taylor landed on the PUP list at the start of camp due to lingering elbow and triceps issues from last season. Now that he's been activated, he can return to the team as it prepares for its preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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