Chiefs Lose Homegrown Stud in New Offseason Prediction

The Chiefs have massive decisions ahead in the upcoming offseason with deals due for many key players, one of whom was recently projected to leave the organization in free agency.

Losing RG Trey Smith would be a massive blow to the offensive line, yet he's likely to become too expensive for general manager Brett Veach to allocate the appropriate amount of the salary cap.

Like a multitude of beloved players before him, Smith is likely to join another franchise once the offseason rolls around.

Chiefs Lose RG Trey Smith in New Offseason Projection

Generally considered to be one of the best tone-setters on the team, Smith brings a unique brand of physicality to the offensive line that helps maul defenders.

"Arizona is projected to have $98 million in effective cap space next offseason, which means general manager Monti Ossenfort can splurge," Bleacher Report suggests. "He should take a long look at Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith, the second-ranked player on the Bleacher Report 2025 free agent board."

Smith is justifiably a prized target. He's a two-time Super Bowl champion and should command a contract in the neighborhood of $100 million. In all likelihood, the Chiefs won't be the ones to sign that check.

"Smith has become a strong foundational piece of the Chiefs offense and a catalyst in the ground game," They continue. "He could do the same for Arizona, which is establishing itself as a run-first team. While signing the 25-year-old wouldn't address Arizona's biggest needs, it would be a smart long-term move for a franchise just opening its playoff window. Will Hernandez, Evan Brown and Trystan Colon are impending Cardinals free agents."

Unfortunately, it's probable that Kansas City will be looking to replace both Smith and Joe Thuney while finding long-term solutions at the respective tackle positions this offseason.

It's a tall task but one that Veach has proven capable to handle.

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