Patrick Mahomes hits jackpot with Chiefs contract restructuring

Kansas City, Missouri - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be guaranteed $210 million over the next four seasons after restructuring his existing contract with the organization, reports said on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to become the second highest paid quarterback in the NFL after agreeing to a new deal.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to become the second highest paid quarterback in the NFL after agreeing to a new deal.  © USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Mahomes signed a 10-year contract extension in 2020 worth $450 million that ties him to the franchise until 2031.

However, the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs have reworked that deal in order to boost the 28-year-old's pay in the near term at a time when quarterback salaries have skyrocketed, multiple reports said.

Mahomes, widely regarded as the best quarterback in the NFL, will now receive a guaranteed $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, a figure that could rise to $218.1 million if certain targets are met.

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While Mahomes remains contracted through 2031, the Chiefs and their quarterback plan to revisit the deal once more after the 2026 season, reports said.

Mahomes moves into second behind Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow currently leads the NFL in annual salary.
Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow currently leads the NFL in annual salary.  © USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Under the reworked contract, Mahomes will be paid an average of $52.65 million per season, which is second only to the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow in terms of annual salary.

Burrow recently signed an NFL record contract extension that is worth a reported $275 million over five years.

Burrow's deal was one of a wave of recent quarterback contracts that eclipsed Mahomes previous contract.

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The Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert signed a five-year $262.5 million extension in July, while the Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson inked a $260 million five-year agreement in April. The Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts also agreed to a bumper contract in April worth $255 million over five years.

Mahomes was chosen by the Chiefs with the 10th pick of the 2017 NFL Draft and has since led the franchise to two Super Bowl titles, while winning NFL MVP in 2018 and 2022.

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