The Kansas City Chiefs signaled they have no intention of parting ways with Justin Houston on Monday, moving swiftly to place the franchise tag on their All-Pro pass rusher.The Chiefs made the decision to use the non-exclusive designation well ahead of the afternoon deadline.The 26-year-old Houston set a franchise-record with 22 sacks last season, just a half-sack short of the NFL record. He also made 68 tackles while playing the final year of his rookie deal.The Chiefs and Houston’s representatives began discussions on a long-term contract last offseason but made little progress. Those discussions resumed this past season, as Houston’s value skyrocketed amid his record-setting sacks pace.