Travis Kelce has yet to make a firm declaration about his playing future. As the Chiefs await word on that front, it is clear they anticipate having him in the fold next year. To no surprise, both head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach were asked on Tuesday about Kelce’s status. Neither confirmed the future Hall of Famer will play in 2025, but that is the team’s … [Read more...] about Chiefs Expect Travis Kelce To Play In 2025
Chiefs In Talks With Trey Smith, Looking Into LT Options
Already carrying three eight-figure-per-year contracts along their offensive front, the Chiefs will have a difficult time re-signing Trey Smith. The right guard may well, depending on the franchise tag statuses of Tee Higgins and Sam Darnold, secure the top AAV among free agents this year. While the Chiefs have been linked to losing Smith soon, GM Brett Veach will not simply … [Read more...] about Chiefs In Talks With Trey Smith, Looking Into LT Options
Long-Term Deal Coming For RG Trey Smith In Kansas City?
An earlier report today discussed how, despite the difficulty the Chiefs would face in adding another eight-figure-per-year deal to their ledger, general manager Brett Veach felt “pretty optimistic” about extending right guard Trey Smith to a long-term deal. An even more recent report from Nate Taylor of The Athletic tell us that there’s “growing optimism” that Kansas City will … [Read more...] about Long-Term Deal Coming For RG Trey Smith In Kansas City?
2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
Last year’s salary cap spike created another opportunity for teams to retain talent, and once the upcoming cap surge (roughly $25MM) produces a number, the 2020 CBA will have produced four straight single-year jumps by at least $16MM. These climbs, which dwarf the per-year jumps the 2011 CBA brought, have both helped teams retain talent and pay for free agents while also … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Franchise Tag Candidates
No Chiefs Trey Smith Tag Expected; Guard-Record Deal Anticipated In Free Agency
The Chiefs’ issues blocking a dialed-in Eagles pass rush in Super Bowl LIX figure to work against them in free agency as well. Philadelphia’s dominant victory highlighted the importance of quality offensive linemen, and one of Kansas City’s three Pro Bowlers will be paid as such soon. An expectation the Chiefs will lose their four-year right guard in free agency emerged soon … [Read more...] about No Chiefs Trey Smith Tag Expected; Guard-Record Deal Anticipated In Free Agency