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.

Trey Smith’s four-year, $94 million guard deal with $70M guaranteed sets a guard-pay benchmark and echoes the interior-line market trend, shaping how other teams value blockers and how KC structures its line around Mahomes. The market ripple affects fantasy lines for Chiefs' interior blockers and overall offensive stability.

Smith anchors the interior along with Humphrey, a veteran presence that helps stabilize the new left side. His performance will be pivotal in keeping the pocket clean and creating a balanced run game as KC rebuilds its front line around Mahomes’ system.