Once the Chiefs are able to complete an extension with G Trey Smith, Brett Veach says he will turn his attention to extending DE George Karlaftis and CB Trent McDuffie.

Smith in February, and the $23.402 million value for one year already makes him the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

During his pre-draft news conference Thursday, Kansas City general manager Brett Veach said the club believes a long-term solution is forthcoming, acknowledging that both sides are waiting for the draft to conclude to focus on negotiations.

“Hopefully we get that done. There’s no lack of interest or will or desire on our end,” Veach said, via team transcript, noting he had talks with Smith’s agents at CAA during the NFL Scouting Combine and the Annual League Meeting.

“Also, CAA has a ton of draft prospects, and they have a ton going on, so we’ve exchanged multiple phone calls (and) multiple emails.