There will be no tag for guard Trey Smith according to The Athletic, and the Bears will be free to try and outbid some other teams with more cap space.
The article from MSN discusses the situation with Kansas City Chiefs' offensive lineman Trey Smith, who is set to become a free agent. The Chicago Bears are interested in signing him, but they face competition from other teams. The Bears' interest stems from their need to bolster their offensive line, especially after their performance in the previous season. If the Bears can outmaneuver other teams in terms of contract offers or trade negotiations, they might secure Smith, who has proven his worth with the Chiefs. However, the article notes that the Chiefs could use the franchise tag on Smith to retain him, although this would be costly. If not tagged, Smith's market value could lead to a bidding war, making it challenging for the Bears to land him without significant financial commitment or strategic maneuvering.