Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star kicker, has not only made headlines for his football skills, but also for his outspoken political views and religious beliefs. On Monday, Butker, who has been with the Chiefs since 2017, secured a contract extension that not only cements his place in sports but also places him at the top of the list as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they are signing Butker to a four-year, $25.6 million extension that includes $17.75 million guaranteed. The lucrative deal, which Butker represented and negotiated himself, extends his tenure with the Chiefs through the 2028 season.
The new contract came at a pivotal time, with Butker having one year left on his current deal. Under this new agreement, Butker’s career with the Chiefs, marked by significant contributions to the team’s success, including three Super Bowl victories since 2019, is set to continue its upward trajectory. Butker’s reputation as a reliable kicker is well-founded.
Originally a seventh-round draft pick by the Carolina Panthers, Butker boasts a regular season field-goal conversion rate of 89.1% from 197 attempts. His playoff performance is even more impressive, with a success rate of 91.4% in field