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Cincinnati Bengals Will Get Chance to Sign Trey Smith in Free Agency

Smith is considered the top offensive lineman in this year's free agent class and would bring stability to the guard position.
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Aug 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — If the Bengals want to sign the top guard in free agency, they're going to get their chance.

Trey Smith isn't expected to be tagged by the Chiefs this offseason, which means he'll become a free agent for the first time in his career.

Nate Taylor of The Athletic was the first to report the news.

Smith will turn 26-years-old in June. He started 67 regular season games and 13 playoff contests. He'll be far and away the top free agent guard.

He will certainly get a big payday in free agency and should command anywhere from $20-23 million per season.

Smith is considered the No. 2 free agent in this year's class behind Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The Bengals plan on tagging Higgins, which will prevent him from becoming a free agent.

That means Smith should get a huge contract in free agency. Pro Football Focus projects Smith to get a four-year, $82 million deal.

If the Bengals did sign him, which feels highly unlikely, he would bring stability to the right side of the offensive line. He would also instantly become the highest-paid guard in team history.

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James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals OnSI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati

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