Justin Houston and the Kansas City Chiefs continue discussing an extension but have yet to make significant progress.

Houston recorded 22.0 sacks last season.

Houston, who can earn $13.1 million under the one-year franchise tag for linebackers, has a clear objective regarding the value of a long-term deal. 

Houston could hold out through 10 weeks of the regular season, showing up late, getting the prorated portion of the $13.1 million over the balance of the season, and doing it all over again next year, at a 20-percent raise.