KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs declined to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Dontari Poe on Wednesday, which means the two-time Pro Bowl selection could become a free agent for the first time next week.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis that general manager John Dorsey has been in communication with Poe’s representatives. But after the Chiefs spent $78 million to keep safety Eric Berry and $41.25 million on offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, they would have to get very creative with the salary cap to sign Poe to a long-term contract.