Unlock the latest Kansas City Chiefs news — direct to your inbox. Updated Aug 24, 2026 at 3:03pm The Kansas City Chiefs have enough deficiencies on the roster and questions about quarterback Patrick Mahomes ‘ return from an ACL injury for one to argue that this team may go only as far in 2026 as its offensive line can take it, in which case the Chiefs shared rather exceptional news regarding Trey Smith on Monday. While speaking with reporters on August 24, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid noted that Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl guard over the past two seasons, will return to practice sessions in a limited capacity this week. “It was important that he let that thing heal up,” Reid said during his media session, per Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports. “It’ll pay off for him down the road.” Smith has missed time recently with a lingering hip issue, but will practice in some form or fashion on Monday, per Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest .

The 27-year-old is the most accomplished member of the Chiefs’ offensive line, save for center Creed Humphrey who is arguably the best player at his position in the NFL . That said, Smith is the highest-paid player in the unit, entering the second season of his four-year $94 million contract. Humphrey is earning $72 million over the same length deal and both will be free agents in the spring of 2029. Smith had missed just one game over the first four seasons of his career in Kansas City before sitting out five contests last season due to injury concerns. The author will update this post. Max Dible covers the NFL, NBA and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns. He covered local and statewide news as a reporter for West Hawaii Today and served as news director for BigIslandNow.com and Pacific Media Group's family of Big Island radio stations before joining Heavy. More about Max Dible Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Shares Critical Trey Smith Injury News More Heavy on Chiefs