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Trey Smith's Big Payday: A Closer Look at His New Contract

Kansas City, USAWednesday, July 16, 2025
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Four-Year Contract Worth $94 Million

  • Highest-paid guard in NFL history
  • Average yearly pay: $23.5 million
  • $2.5 million more than any other guard

Deal Breakdown

First Three Years Fully Guaranteed

  • $70 million guaranteed
  • $70.5 million with workout bonuses
  • Fourth year not guaranteed

Signing Bonus & Salaries

  • $17 million signing bonus
  • 2025: $10 million base salary (guaranteed)
  • 2026:
  • $250,000 workout bonus
  • $19.75 million base salary (guaranteed)
  • 2027 & 2028:
  • $23.25 million base salary
  • $250,000 workout bonuses

Why It Matters

  • Secures Chiefs' offensive line for the next few years
  • Highlights the value of guards in the NFL
  • Smart move by Chiefs to offer significant upfront money

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