In a groundbreaking move, the Kansas City Chiefs have solidified their kicking game by locking in veteran place kicker Harrison Butker for the long haul. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Butker and the Chiefs have agreed to a contract extension that will keep the 29-year-old with the team through the 2028 NFL season.
This new deal is not just any run-of-the-mill contract. Butker’s extension is worth a hefty $25.6 million over four years, with a whopping $17.75 million guaranteed. This makes it the largest contract ever awarded to a kicker in NFL history, surpassing Justin Tucker’s previous record-setting deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
At an average annual salary of $6.4 million, Butker now sits at the top of the list for NFL kickers in terms of compensation. This surpasses the $6 million AAV earned by both Tucker and Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott.
Butker has been a mainstay in Kansas City since 2017, making a name for himself as one of the top kickers in the league. Originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2017 draft, Butker found his way to the Chiefs early in his rookie season and has been a key contributor ever since.
With an impressive field-goal percentage of 89.1% and an extra-point percentage of 94.5%, Butker boasts a solid track record of success. In his 107 career games, he has made 197 field goals, including an impressive 33 of 35 attempts in the 2023 season.
This contract extension not only secures the Chiefs’ kicking game for years to come but also solidifies Butker’s legacy as one of the top kickers in the NFL. Fans can look forward to seeing Butker continue to make clutch kicks and help lead the Chiefs to victory on the gridiron.