The Bears enter the NFL combine with plenty of cap space and draft capital. Discussing their options in a pre-combine mailbag.

Ian Rapoport reported that the Chiefs will be franchise tagging guard Trey Smith, a coveted free agent target for the New England Patriots.

Chicago Bears offseason approach got a little more aggressive after Kansas City Chiefs take top priority out of free agency market.

The Chicago Bears ' plans to upgrade their offensive line in free agency has taken a turn with news that the Kansas City Chiefs will use their franchise tag on pending free agent offensive lineman Trey Smith,

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to place the franchise tag on Trey Smith, keeping the veteran guard under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.

Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, and was named to the 2024 Pro Bowl. He is a major piece of Kansas City's offensive line, especially coming off a Super Bowl loss where the O-line's problems were front and center.

Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that they will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. The move will effectively keep Smith off the free agent market.

Kansas City is keeping the Pro Bowl guard for another year, making him the highest paid guard in the league in the process.

The Kansas City Chiefs' top priority this offseason should be re-signing Trey Smith. He is the top offensive lineman available and is in line for a massive payday.

Here's how the Chicago Bears can pivot to address their offensive line woes following the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to put the franchise tag on standout guard Trey Smith.