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Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-Year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 15 – The Chiefs secured Trey Smith with a $94 million deal including $70 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history and key to protecting Patrick Mahomes.

  • On July 15, 2025, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract, with $70 million guaranteed and making Smith the highest-paid guard in NFL history.
  • Earlier this year, GM Brett Veach reiterated on April 18 hopes for a multi-year deal with Smith, aiming to strengthen the offensive line.
  • Smith has started 67 games across four seasons protecting Patrick Mahomes, and he missed only one game, showing durability.
  • Following confirmation, Chiefs confirmed the extension just before 4 p.m. CT, prompting reactions from teammates including Creed Humphrey.
  • With this extension, securing Smith through 2028, Kansas City bolsters its offensive line for future championships.
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NFLTradeRumors.co broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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