Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has signed a new four-year, $25.6 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. The deal, negotiated by Butker himself without a lawyer or agent, ties him to the team through 2028, according to multiple reports.
Butker, who kicked the game-winning field goal in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory two years ago, has been a reliable performer, converting 89.1% of his field goals in seven seasons and 70% from beyond 50 yards. He has also been key in the postseason, making 88.9% of field goals and 95.4% of extra points across three Super Bowl wins.
The extension comes after a controversial offseason in which Butker delivered a commencement speech at Benedictine College. He said most women graduates were likely more excited about marriage and children, argued against “dangerous gender ideologies,” made an oblique reference to Pride month as “a deadly sin sort of pride,” and criticised President Joe Biden’s policies on abortion.
Butker stated he has no regrets about expressing his beliefs, noting both support and “a shocking level of hate.” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he disagreed with some comments but defended Butker’s character. In the aftermath, Butker’s jersey became one of the league’s highest-selling.
With Butker secured, the Chiefs now aim for a historic Super Bowl three-peat.
