Chiefs agree to trade Alex Smith to Washington

[Quesadilla Joe]

Now you wait until March 14th for it to become official...

Fuller was PFF's #6 OVR CB last year, is a FA in 2020...

https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl...l-fuller/10718

Spoiler!

On a more serious note i cant wait to get to Kansas City! Im excited to be a Chief!!

— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) January 31, 2018

Quarterback Alex Smith has a new home, as sources tell The Star that the Chiefs have reached agreement to trade their veteran starter of the last five seasons to Washington.

There is no word on the compensation yet, and any trade involving Smith can’t be completed until the first day of the new league year,

which begins at 3 p.m. on March 14. But the sources say the deal is in place and will proceed.


Smith, 33, is coming off a stellar season in which he set career-highs in passing yards (4,042), touchdowns (26) and passer rating (104.7).

However, Smith was entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs, and he has a cap number of $20.6 million for 2018. By trading

him, the club stands to save $17 million.

The deal also clears the way for 2017 first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes to become the Chiefs’ new starting quarterback. Mahomes’ regular-season NFL debut, a 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 31, was a success.

Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards with an interception in the game and showed poise while leading the Chiefs’ game-winning drive.

“I think he’s got what it takes man,” Denver cornerback Aqib Talib said at the Pro Bowl. “He’s got a super strong arm, he can make all

the throws. He made great reads in our game. I know we had a simple game plan on defense, but he made great reads and took control of the

game.”

Smith was acquired from San Francisco in 2013 for two third-round picks. He posted a 50-26 record as a starter since arriving in

Kansas City and has made two straight Pro Bowl appearances.

This story will be updated.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...197508249.html

[shakesthecat]

Not sexy, but I'd take Brandon Sherff in return.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Quesadilla Joe

The Redskins aren't trade Ryan Kerrigan, not for Alex Smith. Norman could happen.

You can come back when you get multiple picks for Talib.

[O.city]

I'm guessing they did ALex a favor and didn't trade him to Cleveland.

[Coochie liquor]

Originally Posted by Servant_KC

Settling for a 3rd would’ve disappointing.

To be rid of Alex?? Cmon man! You’d take a 7th and a blockbuster video gift card with $1.99 onnit and you’d effing love it!

[Rams Fan]

I'm curious if the player the Chiefs receive is to offset salaries, meaning he's of starting caliber, which might explain why the Chiefs may have gotten a lower pick.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

You can come back when you get multiple picks for Talib.

I never said that...

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

You can come back when you get multiple picks for Talib.

Who are they trading Talib to? ADX Florence?

[Messier]

Are we sure it's a 3rd and not a 2nd?

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by O.city

If they dropped to a 3rd rounder, it would probably mean it's a pretty good player coming back.

A veteran pass rusher... Kerrigan

Then draft another OLB with our resulting 3rd

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

To be rid of Alex?? Cmon man! You’d take a 7th and a blockbuster video gift card with $1.99 onnit and you’d effing love it!

[RunKC]

We got a 3rd not a 2nd

[dirk digler]

A 3rd for Alex? meh..I was hoping for more. Hope the player we get in return isn't a turd.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Breeland is an UFA, so nope.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'm guessing they did ALex a favor and didn't trade him to Cleveland.

I said a few weeks back Smith would have a say in where he goes, they were going to give him that privilege.

[Reerun_KC]

I wonder if there is a conditional pick in there somewhere?