The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up guard Trey Smith to a long-term extension as they look to keep Patrick Mahomes protected, but the money they're giving to Smith will prevent them from retaining some other players moving forward.

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly about to pay a steep price to keep one of their best offensive linemen. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the reigning AFC champions are have agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract with Trey Smith that will make him the top-paid offensive guard in NFL history.