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.

It was reported that Travis Kelce will return in 2025 and that the Chiefs will place the franchise tag on Trey Smith. Here are the financial implications.

When free agency begins next week, the Chiefs will target Ronnie Stanley, the nine-year veteran who is the best left tackle on the market.

(WDAF) — Sources claim that the Kansas City Chiefs plan to franchise tag star offensive guard Trey Smith ... After a devastating Super Bowl LIX loss, many fans believed that Smith would be a player the Chiefs would be forced to part ways with.

Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.

The Kansas City Chiefs need to improve their offensive line this offseason. They also have to resign their top lineman to a new deal. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs to be protected.

The Kansas City Chiefs have invested a lot in their offensive line. They've made three different linemen among the highest-paid players at their respective positions, with Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey and Jawaan Taylor checking in near the top of the charts for guards,

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

Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, and was named to the 2024 Pro Bowl. He is a major piece of Kansas City's offensive line, especially coming off a Super Bowl loss where the O-line's problems were front and center.

After missing out on Trey Smith, the Chicago Bears wasted no time pursuing and acquiring another standout Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman: All-Pro Joe Thun

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to franchise tag guard Trey Smith, leaving the team with a big decision about running back Isiah Pacheco, who's entering the final year of his deal.