Patrick Mahomes Drops Emoji Reaction To Trey Smith’s Massive Contract Extension With Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes couldn’t hide his excitement as the Kansas City Chiefs has locked in their offensive line on Tuesday after signing guard Trey Smith to a four-year, $94 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid interior lineman in NFL history. 

Mahomes dropped a single emoji on X to express his happiness with the news. 

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Smith was the last NFL player on the franchise tag heading into Tuesday’s deadline. The Chiefs tagged him in February to buy time for negotiations, and it paid off. He’s now getting superstar money to protect the league’s most valuable quarterback.

“I’d like to congratulate Trey on a well-deserved deal,” Chiefs GM Brett Veach said in a statement. “Trey embodies everything we look for in a player – toughness, intelligence, and a relentless work ethic. He’s an elite guard in this league, and we’re excited to have him locked in long-term.”

Despite being a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Smith showed his quality having started in 67 games and logged over 1,000 snaps each season. He’s also been impressive in allowing fewer than 10 sacks in five seasons across more than 2,500 pass-blocking snaps. 

“I lose sleep thinking about protecting Patrick”: Smith talks about the struggles of protecting Patrick Mahomes

Trey Smith has been protecting Patrick Mahomes for a while now, and that’s making it difficult for him before getting to bed. 

Appearing on the Up and Adams show last week, the Chiefs guard shared the struggles of protecting the NFL’s precious quarterback. 

“I lose sleep thinking about protecting Patrick,” Smith said. “I know there are things I need to get better in my game to be the best protector that I can, and just be an asset for my team and help my team out.”

Despite some sleepless nights, Smith’s contribution to the Chiefs have been Kansas City’s blessings over the years.