Chiefs, Orlando Brown unable to reach deal ahead of deadline

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown will play under the franchise tag in 2022. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs, Pro Bowl OT Orlando Brown unable to reach long-term deal ahead of Friday deadline

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/15/22

Five hours ahead of the 4:00 p.m. Friday deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals with their respective teams, it was reported that the Kansas City Chiefs and offensive tackle Orlando Brown were unable to reach an agreement.

Portner: “We got really close. We dealing with the Chiefs and we understand their position as well. I’m not gonna let these athletes sign a flashy contract without the substance or security there.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 15, 2022

The #Chiefs were willing to fully guarantee money through next season, but Orlando Brown’s camp wanted more security. So no deal for Brown, as expected. He can earn $16.7 million on the franchise tag this season if he signs it before Week 1. https://t.co/PqXEwoauOD
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 15, 2022

According to Spotrac, "it's expected" that Brown will "soon" sign his franchise tag with Kansas City, but Pelissero isn't so sure.

Orlando Brown Jr. has not signed his $16.7 million franchise tender. Will he show up for the start of #Chiefs training camp or Week 1? Portner said those will be Brown’s decisions to make and everything is still being weighed. https://t.co/gsldAPXcID
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 15, 2022

It was reported Thursday that already-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz and the Dallas Cowboys weren't expected to reach agreement on a contract extension.

Brown spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens — earning Pro Bowl honors in 2019 and 2020 — before being traded to the Chiefs in April 2021 and securing his third straight Pro Bowl nod last season.

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