Chiefs gamble with Patrick Mahomes’ safety: What if they can’t lock Trey Smith long-term?
The Kansas City Chiefs are walking a tightrope. With the 2025 draft just days away, the front office has yet to sit down at the negotiating table with some of their stars, including George Karlaftis, Trent McDuffie, and, most importantly, right guard Trey Smith.The Chiefs' offensive line remains a work in progress, and Smith is one of its most critical components. The right guard plays a vital role in protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes and clearing the way for running back Isiah Pacheco.A graduate of the University of Tennessee and selected by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Smith is waiting for a long-term contract. For now, the Chiefs have exercised the fifth-year option on Smith's rookie contract, placing the franchise tag on him to buy time.The Chiefs want Smith back, but...The team understands that keeping […]
