The Kansas City Chiefs did not franchise Orlando Brown by the 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday. Could Taylor Lewan replace him?
Orlando Brown cost the Chiefs dearly, so it would be surprising if Brett Veach let the former Raven go for nothing. Kansas City’s offensive line didn’t take a sack from the Eagles’ defensive line in the Super Bowl for one reason: They’re good.
Brown will be a free agent if he doesn’t agree to a long-term contract by next Wednesday, when the NFL’s free agency begins. His market should be abundant, as he is one of the best left tackles in American football.
Taylor Lewan, who was recently released by the Tennessee Titans, could be an interesting replacement if the Chiefs can’t re-sign Brown. Lewan would be cheaper, given his recent injury history and his age.
Should the Chiefs sign Taylor Lewan to replace Orlando Brown?
Arrowhead Addict’s Matt Conner does a great job discussing the obvious pros and cons of signing Lewan:
“While Lewan wouldn’t be a big change to left tackle, a move general manager Brett Veach is used to making, he’s certainly been a talented player in years past, with three Pro Bowl seasons on his hands. his resume. The downside here is that those accolades came several seasons ago and the soon-to-be 32-year-old has only played 20 games in the past three years combined. ยป
Lewan’s price could work in his favor, as Kansas City has several outside weapons he’d like to bring back with receivers Mecole Hardman and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Signing Lewan to a trial contract is a way to fill the tackle void while keeping some of Patrick Mahomes’ favorite targets in the building.
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