Trey Smith returns to Kansas City Chiefs practice after hip injury

Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith has returned to practice following a hip injury that caused him to miss portions of training camp at Missouri Western State University. After reportedly consulting a hip specialist, Smith participated in the first six offensive snaps of the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran lineman expressed a preference for playing through discomfort rather than missing time, stating that physical fatigue is an expected component of professional football. Throughout his absence, Smith rotated with Jaylon Moore and Kahlil Benson under the instruction of offensive line coaches Andy Heck and Corey Matthaei. Smith is expected to be available for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos as the coaching staff finalizes its front-line configuration.

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