Chiefs Secure Trenches with Trey Smith Extension

Trey Smith will remain a Chief for the foreseeable future, a development sure to thrill Kansas City fans. Facing the potential of a franchise tag in 2025 without a new agreement by this week's deadline, Smith inked a significant four-year, $94 million contract with Kansas City on Tuesday. This landmark deal not only cements Smith's future with the Chiefs but also crowns him as the highest-paid guard in NFL history.

Smith's ascent is a testament to his dedication and hard work. Drafted as the No. 226 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, he exceeded all expectations, transforming from a late-round selection into one of the league's elite guards over the past four seasons. Demonstrating exceptional consistency and resilience, he has started 67 games, exceeding 1,000 regular-season snaps in each campaign—solidifying his status as an ironman on the offensive line.

Beyond his consistent availability, Smith’s pass protection skills are elite. Impressively, among players with 2,500 or more pass-blocking snaps over the last five seasons, Smith is one of only five offensive linemen to have surrendered fewer than 10 sacks. This statistic highlights his critical role in safeguarding quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Further validating his standing among the game’s best, ESPN recently ranked Smith as the No. 4 interior lineman in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. Smith now becomes an even more vital component of a reshaped Kansas City offensive line—a unit that includes free agent acquisition Jaylon Moore, All-Pro center Creed Humphrey, promising first-round selection Josh Simmons, and reliable right tackle Jawaan Taylor.