The Chicago Bears may have to fend off both the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings to land offensive guard Trey Smith in free agency.
The Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL free agency plan got blown up by the Kansas City Chiefs, who placed the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith.
The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Trey Smith, leaving the door open for the Bears (for a big price).
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.
Potential Chicago Bears free agent target Trey Smith will be staying put in Kansas City, according to multiple reports.
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.
The Chicago Bears’ free agency plans were dealt a brutal blow when it was announced the Kansas City Chiefs are franchising tagging star guard Trey Smith.