Patrick Mahomes agrees historic new NFL contract with Kansas City Chiefs

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePatrick Mahomes has signed a new contract (Getty)Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has agreed to a contract extension, making him the first NFL player to secure a deal worth over $500 million. The restructured agreement adds two years to his existing contract, tying him to the Chiefs until the 2033 season when he will be 38 years old, with a base value of $504.75 million, with potential incentives and escalators that could see it rise to $522.25 million.This new deal sets a record for average annual salary at $63.1 million, surpassing the record set by previous top quarterbacks.Mahomes, a two-time MVP, has led the Chiefs to five Super Bowl appearances and three championships, accumulating nearly 36,000 passing yards and six Pro Bowl selections since becoming a starter in 2018. Despite undergoing season-ending surgery last December for a torn left knee ligament, Mahomes has been actively rehabbing and participating in offseason programs, expressing his goal to be ready for Week 1 of the upcoming season. In fullPatrick Mahomes to become NFL’s first $500m player with record new contractThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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