The Chicago Bears will not acquire star offensive guard Trey Smith this offseason after the Kansas City Chiefs franchise tagged him Thursday.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is expected to be one of the biggest free agent names this spring. Lou Canellis breaks down if the Bears should make a run at Smith.
The New England Patriots need to fix their offensive line. However, getting a top offensive lineman in free agency might be harder than anticipated. This time, it’s Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith, who was expected to be the top overall offensive lineman to hit free agency this offseason.
Chicago Bears offseason approach got a little more aggressive after Kansas City Chiefs take top priority out of free agency market.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have informed All-Pro Trey Smith that they will use the franchise tag on him, thus keeping him at Arrowhead Stadium for one more year. The Texans weren't expected to have the funds to land him,
The Kansas City Chiefs need to improve their offensive line this offseason. They also have to resign their top lineman to a new deal. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs to be protected.
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to place the franchise tag on Trey Smith, keeping the veteran guard under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith in hopes of signing him to a long-term extension, sources confirmed to The Star on Thursday afternoon. It was a change from previous expectations.
The #Chiefs are planning to franchise tag star guard Trey Smith, sources say. An intriguing move, as KC keeps one of its best players for $23.4M on a 1-year, fully guaranteed deal. pic.twitter.com/IOnctKg7WE
The Kansas City Chiefs don't plan on allowing pending free agent right guard Trey Smith from testing the open market this offseason. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports the three-time defending AFC champions plan to use the franchise tag on their Pro Bowl guard,