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

[jd1020]

The Chiefs were wanting a 2nd and got a 3rd with a player. I'm honestly not expecting it to be anything more than a "good" player.

I was predicting they get a 3rd for Alex, but I really dont care who they get... he's ****ing gone!

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I am reporting you for posting a gif that has a word that evades the filter, which is against the Terms of Service.

Turd.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

A third? Disappointed

If the starting point was a 2nd rounder, it's gotta be a really big name player. Especially if they jumped the Browns.

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Second happiest day in my life as a Chiefs fan right after the day we drafted Mahomes. Arguably a tie.

They are 100% in.

This. I’m ecstatic.

Best off season ever.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

The **** are you talking about?

The deal cannot be completed until the new league year begins March 14. It is expected to be for a second-round pick and possibly more, according to a source.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...ngton-redskins

Read the thread.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

This draft is deeper than it is talented so that might be why they wanted a player on their roster and just took the 3rd.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Unsmooth-Moment

3rd rounder and a player


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I didn't think they would get that much for him and I thought the Chiefs will have to cut him. What looked at another way is contract is friendly compared to other good quarterbacks in the league. Seems like a good deal depending on the player.

[Rams Fan]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Turd.

I prefer the term fecal matter.

[O.city]

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

[Reerun_KC]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

This draft is deeper than it is talented so that might be why they wanted a player on their roster and just took the 3rd.

Settling for a 3rd would’ve disappointing.

[O.city]

Skins gave him 70 mil guaranteed? Jesus.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I didn't think they would get that much for him and I thought the Chiefs will have to cut him. What looked at another way is contract is friendly compared to other good quarterbacks in the league. Seems like a good deal depending on the player.

Your NFL acumen is above reproach

[Quesadilla Joe]

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

[RippedmyFlesh]

A 3rd round pick? Bet cleveland was offering more. We may have got fleeced to accommodate smith. Screwed us 1 more time out the door.

[The Franchise]

According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns also attempted to trade for Alex Smith before he was dealt to the Redskins.

The offers were likely similar from both the Redskins and Browns, and ultimately it was likely Smith's decision. Smith admitted earlier on Tuesday in an interview with The Dan Patrick Show that he'd like to join a contender while scoffing at the notion of joining the Browns. Upon agreement of the trade, the Redskins also gave Smith a four-year extension, something Smith likely won't have signed in Cleveland coming off a 1-31 record the last two years. New Browns GM John Dorsey will have to turn his attention elsewhere. He may dip into the Kirk Cousins market, but it's also hard to see Cousins going there after talking about his desire to win earlier in the day.