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Chiefs Guard Trey Smith Reports to Minicamp as Contract Deadline Looms

He holds a $23.4 million franchise tag with a mid-July deadline to secure a long-term extension.

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Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith participates in drills on the first day of Chiefs minicamp at the Chiefs practice facility on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Overview

  • Trey Smith attended the Chiefs’ mandatory three-day minicamp on Tuesday despite not yet finalizing a new contract.
  • The franchise tag guarantees Smith $23.4 million for the 2025 season unless he agrees to a multi-year deal by mid-July.
  • General manager Brett Veach has made reaching a long-term agreement with Smith a top offseason priority.
  • Defensive tackle Chris Jones praised Smith’s approach to negotiations and declined to offer his own past holdout strategy.
  • Kansas City is reshaping its offensive line after trading Joe Thuney, drafting tackle Josh Simmons and shifting Kingsley Suamataia to guard.