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Trey Smith's Injury-Struck Rise | Kansas City News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
Trey Smith, the Chiefs’ sixth-round gem turned foundational star, is now the highest-paid guard in football — but his 2023 injury-riddled season (12 games) casts a shadow over his $20M cap hit. Despite that, his elite run blocking and QB protection make him indispensable. With no major O-line upgrades this offseason, backups Mike Caliendo and Hunter Nourzad will battle for reps — and the Chiefs’ success hinges on Smith staying healthy and reclaiming his All-Pro form. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b6c7c57d937cf099