The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith in hopes of signing him to a long-term extension, sources confirmed to The Star on Thursday afternoon. It was a change from previous expectations.

Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach made it clear that retaining starting RG Trey Smith was the team's biggest offseason priority, and he's now made good on that statement. According to multiple reports,

ESPN reported on Thursday that the Kansas City Chiefs intend to use the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, the consensus top FA offensive lineman. The 25-year-old is coming