Smith signed his franchise tag with the Chiefs on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. With the one-year, $23.5-million deal, Smith becomes the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who tweeted out the news Sunday night. Rapoport also said that the Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. Smith has started 67 of a possible 68 regular-season games and all 13 of KC's postseason games since joining the team as a sixth-round pick in 2021.
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Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
6/16/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 321 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 6; Pk (KC)
Birthplace
Humboldt, TN, USA
Position
G
College
Tennessee
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Smith signed his franchise tag with the Chiefs on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. With the one-year, $23.5-million deal, Smith becomes the highest-paid guard in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who tweeted out the news Sunday night. Rapoport also said that the Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement on a long-term deal. Smith has started 67 of a possible 68 regular-season games and all 13 of KC's postseason games since joining the team as a sixth-round pick in 2021.
The Chiefs assigned the non-exclusive franchise tag to Smith on Friday. Smith will be on the books for $23.402 million in 2025 unless the two sides are able to come to terms on a long-term extension before July's deadline. By placing the franchise tag on Smith, it keeps him away from free agency and buys the Chiefs more time to try and work out a potential multi-year deal. Smith turns 26 years old in June and has missed just one start since entering the league. He was a member of the 2021 All-Rookie team and was selected to his first Pro Bowl this past season.
The Chiefs plan to place the franchise tag on Smith this offseason, NFL.com reports. Smith was expected to be the top guard available in free agency this offseason, but the Chiefs will instead retain a key to their offensive line. While the franchise tag will ensure Smith doesn't hit free agency, the team is still hoping to work out a long-term deal.