Falcons Activate Super Bowl Champion Tackle Ahead of Preseason Opener
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons have activated offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list just before their preseason opener. Taylor is expected to practice and play after recovering from elbow and triceps injuries and will help replace the retired Kaleb McGary at right tackle.Key Facts
- Jawaan Taylor is a Super Bowl-winning offensive tackle who joined the Falcons this offseason.
- He spent the start of training camp on the PUP list due to injuries in his elbow and triceps.
- Taylor was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 and played for the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Falcons.
- He won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs in 2024.
- Taylor signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Falcons after being released by the Chiefs.
- Kaleb McGary, the Falcons’ previous starting right tackle, retired in April after missing the 2025 season due to a knee injury.
- Taylor has started 111 NFL games during his career.
- The Falcons will play their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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