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.

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

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Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith is expected to be one of the biggest free agent names this spring. Lou Canellis breaks down if the Bears should make a run at Smith.

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Last year's No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is hoping to become the franchise quarterback that the Bears have spent decades looking for. He had an up-and-down rookie season, but he had an overall solid year despite the chaotic circumstances.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have informed All-Pro Trey Smith that they will use the franchise tag on him, thus keeping him at Arrowhead Stadium for one more year. The Texans weren't expected to have the funds to land him,

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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.

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, a team source told The Athletic. The Chiefs were looking to get a long-term deal done with the Pro Bowler but have yet to reach an agreement and informed him that he will be tagged.

The Kansas City Chiefs don't plan on allowing pending free agent right guard Trey Smith from testing the open market this offseason. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports the three-time defending AFC champions plan to use the franchise tag on their Pro Bowl guard,