Kansas City's GM Brett Veach at the combine displayed optimism about getting a contract done with guard Trey Smith, which has to be the last thing the Bears would want to hear.

Despite recent rumblings that Chiefs RG Trey Smith was sure to test free agency, there's "growing optimism" that he'll be extended in

Reports came out that the Chiefs are not expected to place the franchise tag on Smith ahead of free agency while they hope to retain him on a long-term deal. Ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL insiders Chase Daniel and Dianna Russini discussed the Chiefs and Smith and Russini gave a big update on the talented lineman.

The Chicago Bears may have to fend off both the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings to land offensive guard Trey Smith in free agency.

Despite their success, the Chiefs were dominated in Super Bowl LIX, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-22, on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Before falling to the Eagles, the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans in the postseason.

Our NFL Wire editors identified one pending free agent (at the time of publication) that each team should sign to help improve their roster. And it seems like guard Trey Smith and edge rusher Josh Sweat will be in high demand.