Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.

The Chicago Bears won't get a chance to sign Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith in free agency, but this new projection by ESPN suggests they'll still land a veteran starter.

Andy Reid and Brett Veach spoke in Indianapolis on Tuesday as they prepare for the NFL Combine, which starts on Thursday.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith were the only two NFL players to receive the franchise tag before Tuesday's deadline. ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted that Evan Kaplan reported that the total number of two players was the fewest tagged since 1994.

There are still a few players that the Bears could look at and would be solid to add to their line to help protect Caleb Williams.

The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason plans, for most, center around what the franchise does with guard Trey Smith ... But speaking in Indianapolis ahead of the scouting combine, general manager Brett Veach was bullish on Smith remaining a Chief.

The Chicago Bears were hoping offensive guard Trey Smith would be on the market when free agency started on March 12. However, the Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday they are applying the franchise tag on the star offensive guard.

According to multiple insiders, the Chiefs informed Smith they will franchise tag him ahead of the March 4 deadline. This keeps Smith under Kansas City's control as they work to reach an extension with him.