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 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.
The Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL free agency plan got blown up by the Kansas City Chiefs, who placed the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith.
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It has been a busy offseason already for the Chicago Bears, starting with the coaching search that brought Ben Johnson to Halas Hall. Johnson followed by piecing together his coaching staff. He also has been active with general manager Ryan Poles in setting a vision as the team looks to make major roster upgrades over the next two months.
Chicago Bears offseason approach got a little more aggressive after Kansas City Chiefs take top priority out of free agency market.
The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Trey Smith, leaving the door open for the Bears (for a big price).
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.
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 Chicago Bears are expected to be one of many teams interested in free agent offensive guard Trey Smith, who has spent his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted in 2021 in the sixth round.
Chiefs to use franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, taking potential Bears target off free-agent market
The Bears were among the teams intrigued by the 25-year-old Smith, who earned his first Pro Bowl berth in 2024 and didn't allow a sack. The Bears are likely to replace their center and both starting guards this offseason.
Although Kansas City's guard is scheduled to receive the franchise tag, it's possible the Chiefs have an interest in another expensive lineman and would trade him.
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