The Kansas City Chiefs have landed a new starting offensive tackle.
The team on Wednesday agreed in principle to a five-year deal with former Browns lineman Mitchell Schwartz, a source familiar with the negotiations told NFL Media's Rand Getlin.
Chalk it up as a solid get for the Chiefs, who needed help along a front five that just saw right tackle Donald Stephenson sign with the Broncos. Schwartz, 26, is a distinct upgrade over veteran Jah Reid.
With guard Jeff Allen also departing for the Texans, the Schwartz signing is almost against the grain for a Chiefs team that typically allows veteran linemen to bolt as free agents in order to replace them with less-expensive, younger blockers.
While the Chiefs add a shiny new piece, the Browns are in trouble after watching both Schwartz and Pro Bowl center Alex Mack bolt for greener pastures on the open market.
