Trey Smith Signs Franchise Tag

Trey Smith Signs Franchise Tag

4 weeks ago

Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith signed his franchise tag on Sunday, which locks him in for $23.4 million on a one-year, fully guaranteed contract that officially makes him the league's highest-paid guard, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. For now, the Chiefs are hoping this is just a placeholder as they work to sign Smith to a long-term deal. Specifically, the 25-year-old received the non-exclusive franchise tag. The former sixth-rounder (226th overall) in 2021 out of Tennessee was on the All-Rookie team and also made his first Pro Bowl in 2024. He's missed just one game in his four NFL seasons in Kansas City and has become one of the best and most durable guards in the league. The Chiefs and Smith now have until July to work on a long-term extension. Otherwise, Smith will make $23.4 million in 2025 in his fifth year in the NFL.

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport