The Kansas City Chiefs have placed a non-exclusive franchise tender on star offensive lineman Trey Smith, a day after Travis Kelce declared he would return to the team.
Smith’s tender means he is open to negotiate a contract with other teams. However the Chiefs have the right to match any offer he receives from another franchise.
Should the Chiefs decline to match an offer to Smith, they would receiver two first-round picks as compensation.
if Smith is retained by Kansas City without a new contract, he will earn more than $25million this year.
The Chiefs will enter long-term negotiations with Smith to lock him up beyond this season and avoid having gained no compensation should he want to walk away in 2026.
The Chiefs become the first team this offseason to designate their franchise tag by confirming the move of Smith’s tender.
The Chiefs have placed a non-exclusive franchise tender on star offensive lineman Trey Smith
It is likely Smith is retained by Andy Reid’s team for next season due to the franchise tender
More to come.
