My colleague Sam McDowell previously wrote about Smith's relationship with his mother and his battle with blood clots while at the University of Tennessee. Smith fulfilled both promises to his mother, and on Tuesday received a record-setting contract that secures his financial future for life.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the reigning AFC champions are have agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract with Trey Smith that will make him the top-paid offensive guard in NFL history. Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz first reported a deal was close.

According to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the Chiefs' star right guard is signing a four-year, $94 million extension that includes $70 million guaranteed. Smith's new AAV of $23.5 million makes him the highest-paid offensive guard in the NFL.