The Bears won't have an opportunity to land Trey Smith as the Chiefs are expected to use the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl guard.

The Chicago Bears' 2025 NFL free agency plan got blown up by the Kansas City Chiefs, who placed the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith.

Chicago Bears offseason approach got a little more aggressive after Kansas City Chiefs take top priority out of free agency market.

The Chiefs placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Trey Smith, leaving the door open for the Bears (for a big price).

Last year's No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is hoping to become the franchise quarterback that the Bears have spent decades looking for. He had an up-and-down rookie season, but he had an overall solid year despite the chaotic circumstances.

The Chicago Bears ' plans to upgrade their offensive line in free agency has taken a turn with news that the Kansas City Chiefs will use their franchise tag on pending free agent offensive lineman Trey Smith,

The Chicago Bears are expected to be one of many teams interested in free agent offensive guard Trey Smith, who has spent his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted in 2021 in the sixth round.

The Bears were among the teams intrigued by the 25-year-old Smith, who earned his first Pro Bowl berth in 2024 and didn't allow a sack. The Bears are likely to replace their center and both starting guards this offseason.

Although Kansas City's guard is scheduled to receive the franchise tag, it's possible the Chiefs have an interest in another expensive lineman and would trade him.

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.

Here's how the Chicago Bears can pivot to address their offensive line woes following the Kansas City Chiefs' decision to put the franchise tag on standout guard Trey Smith.