Brett Veach said the Kansas City Chiefs would use the franchise tag on either defensive tackle Chris Jones or cornerback L'Jarius Sneed if they can't get them both re-signed by the start of free agency next month.
The Chiefs' general manager told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis he was still optimistic of re-signing both players to long-term contracts.
"If you get close in negotiations, I think you get the added benefit of the ties go to the Chiefs,'' Veach said, indicating he's been told by both players their preference is to remain with the Chiefs.