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

[CaliforniaChief]

I seriously never thought we could have nice things. Our own franchise QB. So cool. No bad feelings against Alex. But this just played out so good for us.

[Imon Yourside]

finally Let the Mahomes Era Begin!

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

WTF. Washington?

QB Alex Smith and Washington now have reached an agreement on a new four-year contract extension, per sources. Smith, who had one year left on his contact, tied to Washington for next five seasons. Smith gets long-term deal from Washington that Cousins could not.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2018

Hell Im actually happy for Smith. Good for him, good for us.

But damn.

[Renegade]

Well Pederson should like this. He will face Alex twice a season and already knows his tendencies as well as strengths and weaknesses.

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Picks.....plural.

wait

can you vocaroo that really slow???


i am going to take my pants off

[Eleazar]

I’m baffled as to why the skins would give up so much and sign him to a long term deal with his age and resume but hey.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Kansas City is expected to receive a second-round pick from Washington for Alex Smith and possibly more, per source. But a second-round pick was the price as of this morning, before trade between KC and Washington finalized.

[KChiefs1]

I wonder how good Veach does on this trade.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Frazod

Well, it can't be a complete done deal yet. BIDDING WAR, PLEASE.

HAHAHAAA dont care either way

They kept Heck and Sutton, but rewarded us with assurances at the most crucial spot... your throne awaits, Money Mahomes

[WhawhaWhat]

Kansas City is expected to receive a second-round pick from Washington for Alex Smith and possibly more, per source. But a second-round pick was the price as of this morning, before trade between KC and Washington finalized.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2018

[Sassy Squatch]

When will we know what the terms are?

[Rams Fan]

Kansas City is expected to receive a second-round pick from Washington for Alex Smith and possibly more, per source. But a second-round pick was the price as of this morning, before trade between KC and Washington finalized.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2018

Belated Merry Christmas to all of Chiefs Kingdom.

[TribalElder]

They broke the news to hide it in the state of the union coverage

[Eleazar]

A second plus something else is fine. The player might just be salary relief for them I guess

[Ming the Merciless]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Everything I've read says multiple picks + a player

oh my sweet jesus

do not tease me, my jedi master

i am your humble disciple

do not show me the treasures of life and rip them from my arms