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Chiefs May Have Tipped Their Hand Regarding Tyrann Mathieu

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March 7, 2022
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Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the NFC during the second half of the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Kansas City Chiefs had first-hand experience on how a faulty offensive line can cost them games.

That said, they went into last year’s offseason addressing that concern.

This season, they would like to keep the protection around quarterback Patrick Mahomes by assigning offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. the franchise tag.

Brown will get guaranteed money worth $16.5 million due to it while the Chiefs buy more time in finalizing a long-term deal.

But with the Chiefs making Brown their priority, independent NFL reporter Dov Kleiman had a theory wherein the team might lose one of their defensive cornerstones.

The tag will cost around $16.5 million for the Chiefs to keep Brown.

Tyrann Mathieu is now that much more likely to get to free-agency where he'll find a team that will appreciate him.

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 7, 2022

In response to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter’s tweet, Kleiman said, “The tag will cost around $16.5 million for the Chiefs to keep Brown. Tyrann Mathieu is now that much more likely to get to free-agency where he’ll find a team that will appreciate him.”

Some Twitter users did not like the tone of Kleiman’s tweet.

But he does have a point in alluding to the possibility of Mathieu playing elsewhere.

 

Will Mathieu Leave Kansas City In 2022?

The Chiefs could have assigned the franchise tag on Mathieu after his three-year, $42 million contract expired last season.

However, the team prioritized protecting their most valuable asset in Mahomes.

But Kansas City can still pull off some moves to retain the two-time All-Pro’s services.

As it stands, the Chiefs are around $5.4 million over the cap based on 2022 projections.

It’s an easy amount to overcome by negotiating from restructured contracts or player releases.

While the Chiefs could pursue that route, Mathieu will command a heavy price tag that may cripple their cap flexibility.

Therefore, it’s likely that the three-time Pro Bowler will test the market and see if there are any takers for his services.

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Lawrence Andrew Fernandez is a sports journalist from the Philippines. A journalism graduate, he chose sports writing to stay close to the action. Aside from the NFL, he also follows the NBA and MLB. He also delves into mobile games during his free time.

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