Overview
- Kansas City moved starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor and linebacker Leo Chenal to injured reserve on Dec. 20, ending both players’ 2025 seasons.
- The team waived running back Elijah Mitchell and, in corresponding moves, signed tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, quarterback Chris Oladokun and running back Dameon Pierce, with linebacker Cole Christiansen and tackle Matt Waletzko elevated for Week 16 at Tennessee.
- Reports differ on Taylor’s injury description, with outlets citing either an elbow issue or a triceps injury, reflecting uncertainty around the exact ailment and timeline.
- Chenal sustained a shoulder injury in the loss to the Chargers that eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention, concluding a season in which he logged multiple impact stats on defense.
- Contract context looms as Taylor’s 2026 year reportedly carries no remaining guarantees with a potential release projected to save about $20 million, and Chenal is expected to reach free agency this offseason.