Patrick Mahomes & Creed Humphrey React to Huge Chiefs News

Earlier today, on July 15, it was reported that the Kansas City Chiefs and right guard Trey Smith had come to terms on a massive four-year contract extension. The Chiefs confirmed the big news just before 4 p.m. CT.

After catching wind of the contract agreement, several KC teammates took to social media to react, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes and close friend and offensive linemate Creed Humphrey.

As you’d expect, Mahomes appeared to be quite pleased with the move, posting a big grinning smile emoji on X.

Bleacher Report NFL insider James Palmer was among those who interpreted the Chiefs QB’s post, noting: “Mahomes will now have one of the best centers and guards in football protecting him for the foreseeable future. I’m also interested to see how the Chiefs OL comes together in camp. There are some questions, but there is also talent. And a couple of Andy’s [are] overseeing the group.”

Of course, Palmer is referring to head coach Andy Reid and OL coach Andy Heck, two of the best in the business at finding and developing offensive linemen.

Speaking of O-linemen that Reid and Heck had a hand in developing, Humphrey responded to Smith’s contract extension with the following GIF.

Second-year draft pick and potential starting left guard Kingsley Suamataia followed suit, posting a “Beavis and Butt-Head” Chiefs GIF, that read: “Let’s Go!!!”

And finally, linebacker Drue Tranquill commented, “Yewwwwww🔥,” while quoting the Smith announcement.

NFL Insider Details Trey Smith Contract Extension Guarantees With Chiefs

After the news, Arrowhead Pride beat reporter Pete Sweeney reminded fans that “teams’ worries of heart-related issues saw Tennessee RG Trey Smith fall to the sixth round” in 2021. He added that “today, [Smith is] the highest-paid guard in NFL history.”

The amazing part is that Smith hasn’t just blossomed into an elite talent, but he’s also become an NFL iron man.

The right guard with the blood clot disorder has started 16 or more games in each of his professional seasons since entering the league. Not to mention 13 total playoff starts. That all adds up to 80 starts over his first four campaigns.

Now, he’ll net another $70 million in guarantees ($94 million total) for all that hard work. Later, on July 15, Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer reported a more detailed look at Smith’s financial guarantees from the present day through 2028.

Per Breer, Smith is earning $46.75 million in fully guaranteed money and a total of $70 million in “injury/virtual” guarantees. The $94 million in total money then breaks down into $27 million in 2025, $20 million in 2026, $23.5 million in 2027, and $23.5 million in 2028.

It’s truly incredible what Smith has made of his career, considering his early health concerns as a rookie.

Chiefs’ 12th-Ranked Offensive Line Could Help Patrick Mahomes Put Together Resurgent Season

Pro Football Network released their annual offensive line rankings last week in a document shared with Heavy, and the Chiefs placed 12th for the entire NFL. Although the potential ceiling is higher if younger players like Suamataia and first-round left tackle Josh Simmons hit the ground running.

If that happens, Mahomes and all of his offensive playmakers will be set up well for a resurgent season in 2025.

“The Chiefs finished the season ranked fifth, which is interesting given that their performance on the field looked ugly at times in the second half of the year,” PFSN wrote. “The key to this ranking was a strong first half because the Chiefs ranked 30th over the final four weeks and did not grade above a C after scoring an A- against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12.”

Later, they highlighted Smith for his “top 10 interior OL” run blocking win-rate. And right tackle Jawaan Taylor for his 17th-ranked pass blocking win-rate.

“Overall, the Chiefs ranked seventh in [run blocking yards before contact per] rush (1.01) and [run blocking win-rate],” the NFL analysis site continued. “That’s a great indication of just how good the interior — and the right side of the line, especially — were this year.”

With Humphrey, Smith and Taylor all returning in 2025, the right side of the blocking unit should be pretty sturdy. It’s the left side that needs to come together and prove itself this summer.