The Bears enter the NFL combine with plenty of cap space and draft capital. Discussing their options in a pre-combine mailbag.

Ian Rapoport reported that the Chiefs will be franchise tagging guard Trey Smith, a coveted free agent target for the New England Patriots.

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The Chicago Bears will not acquire star offensive guard Trey Smith this offseason after the Kansas City Chiefs franchise tagged him Thursday.

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One of those names that PFF's Mason Cameron has highlighted as a dream signing in the offseason is former Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith. Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champ

While it was previously reported that the Chiefs were not expected to franchise tag Smith, the club will instead go in that direction. Kansas City used the franchise tag last year on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed before trading him to the Titans in late March.

The Kansas City Chiefs apparently will keep their interior offensive line intact. According to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the team will place the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion and 2024 Pro Bowler.

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The Bears were among the teams intrigued by the 25-year-old Smith, who earned his first Pro Bowl berth this year and allowed not a single sack. The Bears are likely to replace their center and both starting guards this offseason.