The first of the NFL’s free agents to-be got the franchise tag Monday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have chosen to tag offensive tackle Orlando Brown.
A three-time Pro Bowler, Brown has been among the game’s best since entering the league in 2018 out of Oklahoma.
Kansas City Chiefs are franchise tagging OT Orlando Brown, per league sources. Brown becomes the first free-agent-to-be this off-season known to be getting the franchise tag.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2022
Fans and media members alike reacted to Monday’s news.
“I imagine this is to just make sure they can get a deal done,” one Chiefs fan replied. “Brown playing on the tag is probably a worst case scenario, right?”
I imagine this is to just make sure they can get a deal done. Brown playing on the tag is probably a worst case scenario, right? https://t.co/oEcWVr41jm
— RIP Terez Paylor 🙏 (@Th3Claude) March 7, 2022
“Makes sense, and not unexpected,” another user commented.
Makes sense, and not unexpected. https://t.co/59STHXv5GG
— Brad Symcox – (Brit Chief) 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 (@BritChiefUK) March 7, 2022
“The Chiefs will pay $16.5M for the franchise tag on Orlando Brown Jr. this year,” noted New Press Now’s Brandon Zenner.
The Chiefs will pay $16.5M for the franchise tag on Orlando Brown Jr. this year. https://t.co/vdG7CgJtKB
— Brandon Zenner (@NPNowZenner) March 7, 2022
“Brown’s tag is $16.5M and temporarily puts KC over the cap,” added Matt Verderame. Saying, “That’ll change this week with a pending decision on Frank Clark and a possible extension for Tyreek Hill.”
Brown’s tag is $16.5M and temporarily puts KC over the cap. That’ll change this week with a pending decision on Frank Clark and a possible extension for Tyreek Hill https://t.co/RdkabgJ7A0
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) March 7, 2022
“First big domino to fall,” tweeted another Chiefs fan. “Mahomes’ restructure should be soon.”
First big domino to fall. Mahomes’ restructure should be soon. https://t.co/tNDS0XyNpg
— Bryan Stewart (@BryanStewart_) March 7, 2022
“I love this move by Veach. It will be interesting to see what other moves he will make,” replied ChiefsFocus.com.
I love this move by Veach. It will be interesting to see what other moves he will make. https://t.co/GO1SyKzHjP
— Chiefs Focus (@ChiefsFocus) March 7, 2022
“Not a surprise considering they traded for him a year ago and as part of that package, they gave up their 1st round pick in 2021,” remarked ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum.
Not a surprise considering they traded for him a year ago and as part of that package, they gave up their 1st round pick in 2021. https://t.co/6Vy8mqngRj
— Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum) March 7, 2022
The NFL’s deadline for teams to franchise players is 4 PM ET on Tuesday.
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