KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) " 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. The Chiefs got some help Wednesday when the NFL Players Association announced the salary cap will increase by $12 million to $167 million next season. Kansas City is also expected to decline backup quarterback Nick Foles' option, creating an extra $6.75 million, and they cut running back Jamaal Charles this week to save more than $6 million. If he doesn't return, Kansas City already has plenty of depth along the defensive line.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2017 00:45 UTC