What are the Trey Smith scenarios?

Learn different options the Chiefs have to figure out right guard for next season.

First-time pro bowler Trey Smith has been a huge reason for the Chiefs' success, from getting drafted in the sixth round, 226th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft to becoming well-known for his aggressive style of play. Smith will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season. So, Chiefs fans, I hope you cherished these playoffs, as he may have played his last game as a Chief. Why, you may ask?

Option 1 - Resign Trey Smith

SportTrac estimates Trey Smith's contract will be around 80 million dollars for 4 years, or $19,314,620 annually. In contrast, the top of the guard market's last free agency was 21.5 million dollars with Landon Dickerson from the Eagles. Over the Cap projects, KC Chiefs only have $20,920,672 in cap space before maneuvers they may do. However, I will explain possible moves to the salary cap experts. In simple language, Trey Smith has played his way out of Kansas City, at least for now.

Option 2 - Free Agency

So, what are the options in a hypothetical universe where Trey Smith is no longer on the team? Three main avenues to find a replacement exist: free agency, the draft, or …

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