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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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