Big news out of Kansas City: Trey Smith just became the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The Chiefs locked him up with a four-year, $94 million extension, including $70 million guaranteed. That’s elite money for a guy who’s been playing like one of the best interior linemen in the league since day one.
Chiefs, OL Trey Smith finalizing 4-year, $94M extension with $70M guranteed to make him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/wSVBUrGPnu
— NFL (@NFL) July 15, 2025
Smith’s story is impressive. Drafted in the sixth round in 2021, mostly because teams were worried about his health. The Chiefs took a chance, and he’s proven every team that passed on him wrong ever since. Dominant in the run game. Solid in pass protection. Plays with the edge you want in your offensive line. No drama, just results.
The deal was finalized just before the franchise-tag deadline, keeping Smith in Kansas City beyond the 2025 season. Smart move. Mahomes is the franchise, and protecting him is priority number one. Locking up a physical, consistent guard like Smith shows the Chiefs aren’t playing games when it comes to keeping their offense elite.
At the end of the day, this is a win for everyone. Smith gets life-changing money. The Chiefs keep their offensive line strong. Mahomes keeps throwing bombs without worrying about interior pressure. That’s how you build and sustain a dynasty.
