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,

Kansas City Chiefs' Trey Smith congratulates Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl victory NFL insider Ian Rapoport said Thursday that the Chiefs are planning to franchise tag guard Trey Smith, who would have been a free agent.

The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly aren't just satisfied with applying the franchise tag to guard Trey Smith. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Chiefs are continuing to work on a new deal for Smith while also looking to add a veteran running back once free agency begins.

The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Trey Smith, leaving the door open for the Bears (for a big price).

On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announced their decision to place a non-exclusive franchise tender on star OL Trey Smith.

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,

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 Chiefs are planning to franchise tag star guard Trey Smith, sources say," posted Rapoport on his X account. "An intriguing move, as KC keeps one of its best players for $23.4M on a 1-year, fully guaranteed deal.

The Bears won't have an opportunity to land Trey Smith as the Chiefs are expected to use the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl guard.

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.