Smith (hip) is nearing a return and trending towards being available for Week 1, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
The veteran has been hampered by a hip injury of late, but it was not expected to impact his availability for the regular season. Coach Andy Reid would not commit to Smith being back for Saturday's preseason game against the Buccaneers, but a return is seemingly on the horizon.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Dealing with short-term issue
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Smith's hip injury is just a short-term issue, Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star reports.
Coach Andy Reid confirmed that the starting right guard is only experiencing a minor issue. Smith should be all set to participate fully once the regular season commences, and likely at some point during preseason as well.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Dealing with hip injury
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Smith did not participate in Friday's training camp practice due to a hip injury, Nate Taylor of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Andy Reid relayed Friday that he's "not worried" about Smith's availability, so the 2021 sixth-rounder could be back at practice ahead of the Chiefs' preseason opener against the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 15. Smith missed five of 17 regular-season games in 2025 due to back and ankle injuries.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Participating in training camp
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Smith (ankle) was spotted at Thursday's training camp practice.
Smith dealt with back and ankle injuries in 2025, which limited him to 12 regular-season games, though he appears to be fully healthy for the start of training camp. The 2021 sixth-rounder enters camp as the favorite to secure a starting spot at right guard.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Practices in full
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Smith (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Smith missed Kansas City's last three games due to an ankle sprain, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Sunday's road matchup against the Titans. With Patrick Mahomes (knee) done for the year, Smith will work to keep Gardner Minshew upright as he returns to his usual starting role at right guard.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Won't take field vs. Chargers
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Smith (ankle) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
It looked like Smith would be able to return to game action in Week 15 when he managed a full practice Wednesday, but he subsequently downgraded to limited participation Thursday and then missed practice entirely Friday. Per Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com, coach Andy Reid said Friday, "I don't think he's quite there." Now he'll miss his third straight game as he continues to recover from an ankle sprain, and Mike Caliendo projects to make another start at right guard in his stead.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Returns to practice
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Smith (ankle) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Smith has missed each of Kansas City's last two games with the ankle injury, leaving a significant hole along the interior of the offensive line. His participation suggests he'll return in Week 15 against the Chargers.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Inactive for Week 14
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Smith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against Houston.
As expected, Smith will miss a second straight game due to high and low ankle sprains. Mike Caliendo will step into the starting right guard spot in Smith's absence.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Nursing ankle injury
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Smith is dealing with both high- and low-ankle sprains and is expected to miss some time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
It's unclear exactly how long Smith will be sidelined for, but he's expected to miss the Week 13 matchup against the Cowboys. If he's out as expected, Jaylon Moore is likely the next man up at right guard.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Set to suit up Sunday
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Smith (back), who is listed questionable for Sunday's matchup versus Buffalo, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Smith dealt with a back issue throughout the week and was given a designation heading into the weekend after he was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full activity Friday. The standout right guard sounds like he'll be able to suit up and start in a marquee matchup versus the Bills.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Limited in practice
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Smith (back) was a limited participant in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the team's official site reports.
Smith sat out the team's Week 8 win over the Commanders but was able to return to practice Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. The 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's matchup, when he should return to his role as the Chiefs' starting right guard.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Not playing against Washington
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Smith (back) is inactive for Monday's game against the Commanders.
Smith earned the doubtful tag for Week 8 after failing to practice all week due to a back injury, and he will indeed miss Monday's game. Wanya Morris will likely draw the start at right guard in Smith's absence.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Likely out for Week 8
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Smith (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Commanders.
The Tennessee product didn't practice all week after sustaining a back injury in the Chiefs' Week 7 win over the Raiders, so it's no surprise that he'll likely be sidelined Monday night. Expect Wanya Morris to start at right guard if Smith is inactive in Week 8.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Signing lucrative extension
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Smith is slated to sign a four-year extension with Kansas City, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per Rapoport, the deal is worth $94 million, with $70 million guaranteed. Smith, who had signed his franchise tag in March, will become the highest-paid guard in the NFL. The 2021 sixth-rounder has been a starter since entering the league, and he's set to remain a key anchor on Kansas City's offensive line for the foreseeable future.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Officially signs franchise tag
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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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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Assigned franchise tag
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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.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Will be franchise tagged
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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.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Falls ill Wednesday
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Smith won't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Smith still has a few more days before Sunday's AFC Championship Game matchup with the Ravens to get healthy, but his absence to begin the week of practice will make his status worth monitoring leading up to the contest. Though Smith is tentatively expected to be ready to handle his usual starting duties at right guard Sunday, the Chiefs are likely to be without left guard Joe Thuney, who is tending to a pectoral injury. Nick Allegretti is the most likely candidate to step in for Thuney.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Good to go for Week 17
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Smith (calf) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Smith was injured in last week's loss to the Raiders but made enough progress to get clearance ahead of Week 17. The 2021 sixth-rounder has started all 15 games this season.
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Chiefs' Trey Smith: Dealing with calf injury
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Coach Andy Reid said Monday that Smith suffered a left calf injury during the Chiefs' 20-14 loss to the Raiders, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Smith wasn't able to return Monday, but he sustained the injury late during Kansas City's loss. In the event that Smith needs to miss any time in his recovery, Nick Allegretti will be the favorite to start at right guard versus Cincinnati in Week 17.
