Chiefs, Justin Houston remain far apart in contract talks

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston has been hoping to get a pay raise, but he eventually swallowed his pride and reported to training camp ready to play out the final year of his rookie deal.

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However, that doesn’t mean Houston is giving up hopes of getting a new contract from the Chiefs, but there is a gap between the two sides.

According to Pro Football Talk, the Chiefs did offer Houston a new contract when he reported to training camp, but the pass rusher was not happy with the offer and there is a “huge” gap between the Pro Bowler and Kansas City.

With Houston having to play out the final year of his rookie contract, the next opportunity for a big money deal will come when the season ends.

The Chiefs will then be faced with the decision of whether to sign Houston to a long-term deal or to slap him with the franchise tag so that the two sides get more time to work out their differences and reach an agreement.