The Chiefs and franchise-tagged offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. were unable to reach a long-term deal ahead of Friday’s deadline, Brown’s agent Michael Portner told NFL Network.
Kansas City placed its franchise tag on Brown, 26, earlier this offseason in hopes of keeping him off the market and working out a long-term contract extension. Now, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo, those talks have fallen apart after Brown’s camp felt the new deal didn’t offer enough security for the three-time Pro Bowler long-term.
Pelissero reported the Chiefs offered Brown the highest signing bonus and average per year (APY) on a six-year deal, while Garafolo noted the club showed a willingness to fully guarantee money through the 2022 season. With a new contract now off the table for the time being, Brown can earn $16.7 million if he signs the franchise tag prior to Week 1, per Garafolo.
