Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a 3-year, $45 million deal, lokcing in one of their key players on defense.

The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

The number of franchise tags for NFL players this offseason is way down from last season as it hit a 21-year low.

As fans have been waiting to hear an update regarding Kansas City Chiefs star Trey Smith, they will like the recent news which includes the offensive lineman being franchise tagged by the team according to Jordan Schultz and Ian Rapoport.

What's next for the Bears after the Chiefs tagged Trey Smith, and does it affect the Bears' draft plan? It might not vary that much.

CINCINNATI — The linebacker market thinned out further on Sunday amidst the Bengals' need at that position this offseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Kansas City is re-signing Nick Bolton to a fresh three-year, $45 million contract with $30 million guaranteed.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith were the only two NFL players to receive the franchise tag before Tuesday's deadline. ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted ...