The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly aren't just satisfied with applying the franchise tag to guard Trey Smith. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Chiefs are continuing to work on a new deal for Smith while also looking to add a veteran running back once free agency begins.

The Chicago Bears are now down a free agency option after right guard Trey Smith was franchise-tagged by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs now give themself some more time to negotiate a long-term deal with Smith while also keeping him from testing the open market.

The Kansas City Chiefs may have lost the Super Bowl but they've already scored a big win prior to the start of NFL free agency by placing the franchise tag on offensive guard Trey Smith.

General manager Brett Veach told reporters in Indianapolis on Tuesday that the team is "pretty optimistic" it can retain Smith, via NFL Media. Veach also noted that the Chiefs have "already had some good dialogue with [Smith]" and his agents at CAA.

What's next for the Bears after the Chiefs tagged Trey Smith, and does it affect the Bears' draft plan? It might not vary that much.

Patrick Mahomes has reacted after the Kansas City Chiefs announced they are set to place the franchise tag on star guard Trey Smith.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Chiefs’ Trey Smith has become the NFL’s highest-paid guard with a freshly inked $23.4 million deal.

Kansas City Chiefs RG Trey Smith is one step closer to signing a long-term extension with the team on Sunday. According to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Smith has officially signed his franchise tag,

After reportedly signing linebacker Nick Bolton to a three-year contract extension, Chiefs guard Trey Smith has signed his franchise tag. Smith will make $23.4 million on a one-year deal. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that the two sides are still working on a long-term contract.

Former Vols offensive guard Trey Smith has been franchise-tagged and will remain a Kansas City Chief. Trey Smith news has officially dropped and the talented gu

The Kansas City Chiefs could help their offense by pairing their highly paid offensive line with a veteran running back.