It was reported that Travis Kelce will return in 2025 and that the Chiefs will place the franchise tag on Trey Smith. Here are the financial implications.

The Chiefs will be getting Travis Kelce back, while they have franchise tagged Trey Smith for 2025, aiming for a future long-term contract with the guard.

Thursday brought word that the Chiefs were going to use a franchise tag to keep right guard Trey Smith from hitting the open market and Friday brought confirmation.