Trey Smith's Big Payday: A Closer Look at His New Contract

Trey Smith just landed a massive deal with the Chiefs. It's a four-year contract worth $94 million. That makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. His average yearly pay is $23. 5 million. That's $2. 5 million more than any other guard. The deal is pretty sweet for Smith. The first three years are fully guaranteed. That's $70 million. If he hits some workout bonuses, it jumps to $70. 5 million. The last year is not guaranteed. That's a good thing for Smith. He's only committed for four years. Most other players sign for six. Let's break it down. He gets a $17 million signing bonus. His 2025 base salary is $10 million. That's guaranteed. In 2026, he gets a $250, 000 workout bonus and a $19. 75 million base salary. That's also guaranteed. The pattern continues in 2027 and 2028. The base salary stays at $23. 25 million. The workout bonuses stay at $250, 000. This deal shows how valuable guards are in the NFL. Smith is young and talented. The Chiefs wanted to keep him. They offered a lot of money upfront. That's a smart move. It secures their offensive line for the next few years.