The are keeping Patrick Mahomes' blind side protected again for the 2022 season. The team on Monday placed the franchise tag on left tackle , a suring the three Roberto Clemente Jersey -time Pro Bowler will avoid free agency.There has long been hope by the Chiefs that a long-term deal could be worked out with Brown that would allow them to avoid pulling the trigger on a tag that will carve out a fully guaranteed $16.7 million from their salary cap, but it was not to be. The two sides will still Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey have time to hash out a multiyear contract even with the tag applied, however, with the deadline to do so being in mid-July -- at which point Brown would be forced to play under the tag for the 2022 season if a new contract is not in place.And until/unle s a deal is worked out, the $16.7 million hit will remain on the Chiefs salary cap, impacting what they will or will not be able to do in free agency. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" Pablo Reyes Jersey and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge Jose Osuna Jersey that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Brown made his way to the NFL by way of the in 2018, a former third-round pick who quickly made a name for himself. Having played mostly at offensive guard, Brown made it clear he wanted to play tackle, but that wasn't in the Ravens plans, so they struck a trade deal with the Chiefs to send Brown to Kansas City in 2021. He'd hit the ground running for head coach Andy Reid in helping to protect former league MVP , earning another Pro Bowl nod in the proce s. Having traded multiple picks to acquire him and having now Felipe Vazquez Jersey seen how dominant he truly is, the Chiefs aren't going to allow Brown a chance to field offers from other teams while they try to get him to accept theirs.