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

As the result ended up being a franchise tag for Smith, he still gets a one-year contract worth $23.4 million, which still makes him “the highest-paid guard in the league” according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, passing Landon Dickerson.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach expressed interest in keeping the core players together during his press conference Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. He firmly believes that Travis Kelce will return in 2025 and has already moved to retain a key member of the offense in Smith.

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to place a non-exclusive franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, a source confirms to Arrowhead Pride. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was the first to break the news on his official X account.

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.

Sources claim that the Kansas City Chiefs plan to franchise tag star offensive guard Trey Smith, a move that would bring Smith back for another season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport announced that the Chiefs would bring the 25-year-old lineman for another year on X.

The Kansas City Chiefs' top priority this offseason should be re-signing Trey Smith. He is the top offensive lineman available and is in line for a massive payday.

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.