Chiefs, Star Offensive Lineman Trey Smith, Agree to Massive Contract Extension

The deal will reportedly make Smith the highest-paid guard in the NFL.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith will become the highest-paid guard in the NFL.
Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith will become the highest-paid guard in the NFL. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Kansas City Chiefs and star offensive guard Trey Smith have agreed to a new four-year contract extension that will make Smith the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The deal will pay Smith up to $94 million, with $70 million guaranteed,

Smith was originally franchise tagged by the Chiefs earlier in the offseason, but the intention was always to get him locked up long-term. Now, with training camp just over a week away, Smith will now lockdown the interior offensive line for Kansas City for years to come.


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