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

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.

The Chicago Bears are now down a free agency option after right guard Trey Smith was franchise-tagged by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs now give themself some more time to negotiate a long-term deal with Smith while also keeping him from testing the open market.

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.

Barring a tag-and-trade scenario, Trey Smith won't hit free agency. The Chicago Bears will now have to pivot if they want to address this position before the NFL draft.

The Chicago Bears are making offensive-line improvements their top priority for the 2025 NFL season after struggling to protect their quarterback last year. Caleb Williams was sacked a league-most 68 times during the 2024 season,

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

What's next for the Bears after the Chiefs tagged Trey Smith, and does it affect the Bears' draft plan? It might not vary that much.

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

Potential Chicago Bears free agent target Trey Smith will be staying put in Kansas City, according to multiple reports.

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.