That news being that the Kansas City Chiefs were prepared to place right guard Trey Smith on a non-exclusive franchise tag prior to Tuesday's deadline, even if that meant making h

There is a remote possibility the Chicago Bears could land Trey Smith after reports came out last week on the Kansas City Chiefs’ plans for the guard. Last week, reports surfaced the Chiefs are set to apply the non-exclusive franchise tag to their Pro Bowl offensive guard.

The Bears are rumored to be linked with two star offensive linemen ahead of NFL free agency, which kicks off next week.

The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Trey Smith, leaving the door open for the Bears (for a big price).

Oh yeah, and big moves can still be made like the Kansas City Chiefs deciding to franchise tag right guard Trey Smith, making him the highest-paid guard per year in NFL history. T

Barring a tag-and-trade scenario, Trey Smith won't hit free agency. The Chicago Bears will now have to pivot if they want to address this position before the NFL draft.

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, who was expected to be heavily pursed by Chicago.

Here's how the Chicago Bears can pivot to address their offensive line woes following the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to put the franchise tag on standout guard Trey Smith.

It doesn’t feel like a coincidence the Chicago Bears learned the expected top guard in the 2025 free agency market would receive the franchise tag moments after the league announced they were expanding the salary cap to 279.

General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have the resources to go all-in on building an elite offensive line in front of quarterback Caleb Williams.

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.