The NFL’s top pending free agent amongst offensive linemen will not reach the market. The Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The franchise tag groups all offensive linemen together, something which often makes using it on interior blockers a cumbersome endeavor for teams. Smith has long been known to be a … [Read more...] about Chiefs To Place Franchise Tag On Trey Smith
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Will Play In 2025
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is planning to play in 2025, as first reported by ESPN’s Pat McAfee and confirmed by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Kelce’s comments on his podcast after the Super Bowl indicated that he was considering retirement after 12 seasons and 200 games between the regular season and the playoffs. With a $12.5MM roster bonus due on March 15, the Chiefs … [Read more...] about Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Will Play In 2025
Chiefs Expect Travis Kelce To Play In 2025
Travis Kelce has yet to make a firm declaration about his playing future. As the Chiefs await word on that front, it is clear they anticipate having him in the fold next year. To no surprise, both head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach were asked on Tuesday about Kelce’s status. Neither confirmed the future Hall of Famer will play in 2025, but that is the team’s … [Read more...] about Chiefs Expect Travis Kelce To Play In 2025
Chiefs In Talks With Trey Smith, Looking Into LT Options
Already carrying three eight-figure-per-year contracts along their offensive front, the Chiefs will have a difficult time re-signing Trey Smith. The right guard may well, depending on the franchise tag statuses of Tee Higgins and Sam Darnold, secure the top AAV among free agents this year. While the Chiefs have been linked to losing Smith soon, GM Brett Veach will not simply … [Read more...] about Chiefs In Talks With Trey Smith, Looking Into LT Options
Long-Term Deal Coming For RG Trey Smith In Kansas City?
An earlier report today discussed how, despite the difficulty the Chiefs would face in adding another eight-figure-per-year deal to their ledger, general manager Brett Veach felt “pretty optimistic” about extending right guard Trey Smith to a long-term deal. An even more recent report from Nate Taylor of The Athletic tell us that there’s “growing optimism” that Kansas City will … [Read more...] about Long-Term Deal Coming For RG Trey Smith In Kansas City?