The Chicago Bears may have to fend off both the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings to land offensive guard Trey Smith in free agency.

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.

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

The Chicago Bears weren’t expected to be the only team in the market for Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith. The 2024 Pro Bowl athlete and two-time Super Bowl champion was bound to have several suitors if the Chiefs let him test the market.

General manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears have the resources to go all-in on building an elite offensive line in front of quarterback Caleb Williams.

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

There are still a few players that the Bears could look at and would be solid to add to their line to help protect Caleb Williams.

It doesn’t feel like a coincidence the Chicago Bears learned the expected top guard in the 2025 free agency market would receive the franchise tag moments after the league announced they were expanding the salary cap to 279.

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, who was expected to be heavily pursed by Chicago.