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

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

The Chicago Bears will not acquire star offensive guard Trey Smith this offseason after the Kansas City Chiefs franchise tagged him Thursday.

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 Chicago Bears won't get a chance to sign Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith in free agency, but this new projection by ESPN suggests they'll still land a veteran starter.

The Kansas City Chiefs need to improve their offensive line this offseason. They also have to resign their top lineman to a new deal. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs to be protected.

NFL offseason is here. While the new league year technically doesn't begin until March 12, which is when signings and trades can become official, the franchise tag window has been open since mid-February.

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

According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs intend to place the franchise tag on star guard Trey Smith, which means the Vikings will need to pivot with free agency looming next month. Here are the best guards available in free agency: