The odds of Trey Smith staying in Kansas City just went up thanks to an increase in salary cap. But can the Chiefs still keeping him from leaving?

Former Tennessee Volunteer Trey Smith is facing a pricey decision concerning his future with the Kansas City Chiefs. Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs were

Former vaunted draft picks in need of a change of scenery! Solid role players who could be more in the right lineup! Tony Adams!

But what Vikings fans — and fans of numerous other teams — might care most about is the performance of right guard Trey Smith, the 25-year-old who is one of the top players (at any position) set to hit free agency next month.

This will break up the interior trio the Chiefs built weeks after their Super Bowl LV blowout loss, as Thuney, Humphrey and Smith began playing together — to key a successful O-line turnaround following the rough Tampa night — in 2021. With Humphrey extended and Thuney signed for one more season, Smith appears the odd man out.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Wanya Morris (64) and running back Isiah Pacheco (10) at the line of scrimmage against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.