The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly aren't just satisfied with applying the franchise tag to guard Trey Smith. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that the Chiefs are continuing to work on a new deal for Smith while also looking to add a veteran running back once free agency begins.

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to place the franchise tag on Trey Smith, keeping the veteran guard under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, a team source told The Athletic. The Chiefs were looking to get a long-term deal done with the Pro Bowler but have yet to reach an agreement and informed him that he will be tagged.

Kansas City is keeping the Pro Bowl guard for another year, making him the highest paid guard in the league in the process.

General manager Brett Veach told reporters in Indianapolis on Tuesday that the team is "pretty optimistic" it can retain Smith, via NFL Media. Veach also noted that the Chiefs have "already had some good dialogue with [Smith]" and his agents at CAA.

The Kansas City Chiefs may have lost the Super Bowl but they've already scored a big win prior to the start of NFL free agency by placing the franchise tag on offensive guard Trey Smith.

What's next for the Bears after the Chiefs tagged Trey Smith, and does it affect the Bears' draft plan? It might not vary that much.

ET on March 4, all 32 teams are permitted to apply a franchise tag to one of their pending free agents. The one-year tender, which is fully guaranteed, is

After the Vikings got manhandled up front in their playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, O’Connell momentarily let the emotions get the best of him as he reflected on the performance in real time. “We’ve got to find a way to solidify the interior of the pocket,

Kansas City is keeping the Pro Bowl guard for another year, making him the highest paid guard in the league in the process.