Smith guards KC’s interior, key to sustaining Mahomes’ pocket and opening holes for KC’s run plays. Ravens will test his consistency with varied pressures.

Smith, a key Chiefs lineman, is noted among the players who are getting beat up in the trenches, contributing to the overall line struggles highlighted in the analysis.

Trey Smith’s $94 million four-year deal makes him one of the league’s top-paid guards, reflecting the market shift at the position and the Chiefs’ commitment to interior protection and run-blocking strength.

Chiefs guard who signed a four-year, $92 million contract in July, setting the guard market benchmark and prompting comparisons to Dallas’ interior extension.

Trey Smith shoulder-to-knee combo injury, plus illness, limits practice and threatens Week 2 availability vs. Philadelphia. His status directly impacts interior protection and run-block efficiency. If Smith sits or is limited, Kansas City must lean on depth pieces to stabilize guard play and maintain Mahomes’ pocket integrity in a high-stakes rematch.