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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. While the best college players showcase their skills at this week’s annual scouting combine, the NFL launched a professional development program Friday, March 3, to provide current and former players opportunities to prepare for their future after football. The program kicks off next week in Los Angeles with 18 players, including Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
NFL launches professional development program for players

Mar. 03, 2023 12:47 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chiefs' Mahomes still thrives on proving naysayers wrong

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Dallas Cowboys at Kansas City Chiefs 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 03:25 PM EST

FILE - American Team offensive lineman Trey Smith of Tennessee (73) watches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., in this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Chiefs believe late-round medical gambles could pay off big

By Dave Skretta May. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

NFL draft: Breaking down top offensive players available

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
Top offensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1 (x-early entrant; y-did not play in 2020, opt out). ___ ...

FILE - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) blocks against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Tennessee at Georgia 10/10/2020

Apr. 19, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) blocks against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Guard ready for NFL draft eager to explain blood clot issue

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 19, 2021 12:28 PM EDT