"While the Pats allowed Drake Maye to be sacked a concerning 47 times during the regular season, they simply couldn't keep the star quarterback upright during the playoffs. Maye set an NFL record by taking a whopping 21 sacks during a four-game postseason run. Although Taylor had issues with penalties this past season-drawing 13 flags (the fifth-most of any tackle last year) in just 12 games according to Pro Football Focus-he was still a positive force in pass protection. He conceded only three sacks across his 517 pass blocking snaps in 2025."
The Patriots face a future offensive line challenge with Morgan Moses' anticipated retirement and need to identify his successor at right tackle. Jawaan Taylor's recent release by the Chiefs due to salary-cap constraints presents a potential solution. At 28 years old, Taylor offers valuable experience protecting Patrick Mahomes over three seasons. While Taylor struggled with penalties last season, drawing 13 flags in 12 games, he demonstrated solid pass-blocking ability, conceding only three sacks across 517 pass-blocking snaps. Finding talented offensive linemen remains difficult in the modern NFL, making Taylor an attractive target for New England, particularly since most other available tackle options appear better suited for left tackle positions where Will Campbell already plays.
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