Chiefs Trey Smith Contract Talks Delay Minicamp Attendance

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, a three-time Super Bowl champion, is preparing his team for the 2025 NFL season while also expressing excitement about Kansas City hosting part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reid praised the city's sports passion and the impact of international soccer events on local fans. The Chiefs have been conducting voluntary OTAs, sharing unique audio clips from practice to engage fans, featuring star players like Patrick Mahomes and Marquise Brown. However, starting right guard Trey Smith has not participated in OTAs as he seeks a long-term contract extension while on the franchise tag, creating uncertainty about his attendance at the upcoming mandatory minicamp. Reid remains noncommittal about Smith's minicamp participation, noting that contract negotiations are handled by the front office and that it may be mutually beneficial for Smith to avoid practice to prevent injury. Meanwhile, rookie Kingsley Suamataia is expected to compete for a starting guard position alongside Smith, with Reid highlighting Suamataia's growing comfort and experience at guard.