Reports: Chiefs to franchise tag guard Trey Smith

Field Level Media
28 Feb 2025, 02:31 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

Trey Smith was informed he will be franchise-tagged by the Chiefs, according to multiple reports, in a move that will make him the NFL's highest-paid guard while blocking a path to free agency.

NFL teams have until Monday to use the franchise and transition tag designations to retain players scheduled to become free agents next month.

Smith, a Pro Bowl selection at right guard in 2024, would be guaranteed around $23.4 million for the 2025 season under terms of the franchise tender. The Chiefs and Smith would have until July 15 to come to a long-term contract extension to override the one-year deal.

A sixth-round pick in 2021, Smith has started 80 games -- 13 in the playoffs -- and is only 25 years old.

The tender is higher than the average salary of the NFL's current highest-paid guard -- Landon Dickerson (Eagles) makes $21 million per season. The Chiefs made Creed Humphrey the highest-paid center in the NFL last August with a four-year, $72 million deal.

Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney is entering the final year of his contract and can become a free agent after the 2025 season. Thuney kicked out to left tackle, where he started in Super Bowl LIX, in an attempt to patch the offensive line late in the year.

Head coach Andy Reid said earlier this week Thuney would be back at his natural guard position in 2025 unless the Chiefs can't find a solution at left tackle.

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.

More Information

null in null

Sports

Section

Reports: Chiefs to franchise tag guard Trey Smith

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Trey Smith was informed he will be franchise-tagged by the Chiefs, according to multiple...

Stars vow to 'be better' as Kings come to town

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) The Dallas Stars will be eager to get back on track when they open a four-game homestand...

Gregg Popovich tells Spurs he won't return this season

(Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images) San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich met with the team Thursday for the first time since...

Pat McAfee: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce returning to play in 2025

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is returning to the field next season. ...

Mithali Raj hails Mumbai Indians' performance over UP Warrirz in WPL 2025 clash

New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): Former India skipper Mithali Raj commented on the Mumbai Indians' dominant performance over UP...

"Very good learning...": Indian players laud former Australian player McCann's role in Bhubaneswar camp

New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team's recent performance at FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), where...

Lifestyle

Section