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The Future of Mahomes’ “Iron Guardian” to Be Decided in 72 Hours

 

On the frontline protecting Patrick Mahomes, no one plays a more solid role than Trey Smith—one of the best young guards in the NFL today. After three seasons as the iron wall against every blitz, Smith has become not only a pillar of the Chiefs’ offensive line but also the steady heartbeat behind Kansas City’s championship ambitions.

Right now, the Chiefs’ front office is racing against time to reach a long-term contract agreement with Trey Smith before the July 15th deadline. If negotiations can’t be completed, Smith will have to play the 2025 season under the “franchise tag”—a one-year deal with a high salary (among the top at the OG position), but with an uncertain future at Arrowhead.

Trey Smith stands out not just for his ideal build and overwhelming strength at the line, but also for his remarkable resilience—having overcome a life-threatening medical diagnosis in college to rise and become a key figure helping Mahomes always find space to work his magic. Smith’s blocking and pass protection stats are consistently among the NFL’s best, making major contributions to the Chiefs’ scoring success in recent seasons.

The unresolved long-term deal with Smith has the entire Chiefs’ organization and fan community on edge. Many believe that keeping the “iron guardian” is vital if the Chiefs want to maintain their status as a powerhouse in the NFL title race.

The clock is ticking, and all eyes at Arrowhead are fixed on the future of Trey Smith—the man holding the keys to Patrick Mahomes’ safety.

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Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.