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Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp runs from Tuesday through Thursday of next week.
On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs completed Day 9 of the voluntary portion of organized team activities (OTAs).
Media members were allowed to attend Days 3, 6 and 9 — and on each of the days, right guard Trey Smith was absent. Speaking after Day 9’s workout, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had little to say about whether Smith would be present for next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp, which begins next Tuesday, June 17.
“We’ll see,” said Reid. “I don’t know that to be honest with you... We’ll see where it goes.”
In late February, Kansas City informed Smith it would franchise tag him for the 2025 NFL season, and he signed the tag in mid-March. By signing the tag, Smith officially joined the 90-man offseason roster, making him subject to fines if he skips any part of mandatory minicamp.
Per the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), here are the fines Smith could face:
Missing all three days would result in a total of $104,768 in fines. And while that number may seem steep, the tag guarantees Smith $23.4 million in 2025, providing leverage as the two sides continue to work on a long-term deal.
At the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach told reporters he intended to retain Smith for the long term. In late March, Smith reiterated his desire to stay with the club beyond 2025.
“Ultimately,” Smith told FanDuel TV’s Kay Adams, “I can only focus on just working out and training. I love Kansas City — it’s my home. I love the Chiefs. The fans in Kansas City are some of the best people I’ve ever been around. Ultimately, I would love to stay there. That’s my plan.”
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion. The Chiefs and Smith’s representatives must reach a long-term agreement before July 15. Otherwise, he will play the 2025 season on the franchise tag.
