The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are one step closer to coming to terms on a long-term contract extension.
Brown, 26, has signed with an agent, Michael Portner of Delta Sports Group, which is good news as Kansas City looks to lock up a pivotal member of their offense.
The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Brown earlier this offseason, giving both sides until July 15 to get an extension done.
“At this point in my life, I realize that my career is bigger than my next football contract,” Brown said in a press release. “Michael stood out to me because we relate to each other on a personal level. From an early age, we were both exposed to the negative effects of diabetes. His father is a nephrologist in the Mississippi Delta. My father died of diabetic ketoacidosis and my younger brother has diabetes. Our common view on these types of real-world issues will result in meaningful work in our home communities. I am so excited for this next chapter of life with Michael.”
#Chiefs LT Orlando Brown has signed with an agent, Michael Portner of @DSGathletes, as he and the team work toward a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline to do so. Brown and Portner found common ground on a personal level as detailed in the press release below. pic.twitter.com/fUknX9JI3b
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 2, 2022
Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Brown “wanted an agent who didn’t have prior relationships or friendships with any GMs. Portner will be negotiating his first NFL contract, and Brown looked at that as a positive.”
