Officially signs franchise tag
Smith signed his franchise tag with the Chiefs on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
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With the one-year, $23.5-million deal, Smith becomes the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who tweeted out the news Sunday night. Rapoport also said that the Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. Smith has started 67 of a possible 68 regular-season games and all 13 of KC's postseason games since joining the team as a sixth-round pick in 2021.
With the one-year, $23.5-million deal, Smith becomes the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who tweeted out the news Sunday night. Rapoport also said that the Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. Smith has started 67 of a possible 68 regular-season games and all 13 of KC's postseason games since joining the team as a sixth-round pick in 2021.
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How do Trey Smith's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 6"Weight
321 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.11 secCone Drill
7.43 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
112 inBench Press
32 repsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.63 in
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In his third season, Humphrey is expected to start at right guard in Kansas City for the 2023 campaign.
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Assigned franchise tag
The Chiefs assigned the non-exclusive franchise tag to Smith on Friday.
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Will be franchise tagged
The Chiefs plan to place the franchise tag on Smith this offseason, NFL.com reports.
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Moves past illness
Smith (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Falls ill Wednesday
Smith won't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
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Good to go for Week 17
Smith (calf) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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Extension talks should resume
Smith remains a player Kansas City intends to lock up with a contract extension, but negotiations won't resume until after the draft, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports. "Hopefully we get that done. There's no lack of interest or will or desire on our end," general manager Brett Veach indicated Thursday.
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Smith is set to make $23.4 million on the franchise tag in 2025, which would make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL, but a new extension would reduce his cap hit for the team. The 25-year-old has blossomed into one of the league's best interior linemen after being a sixth-round pick in 2021.
Smith is set to make $23.4 million on the franchise tag in 2025, which would make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL, but a new extension would reduce his cap hit for the team. The 25-year-old has blossomed into one of the league's best interior linemen after being a sixth-round pick in 2021.