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Harrison Butker has inked a new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the highest-earning kicker in the NFL.
On Monday, Butker agreed to a multi-year extension with the Chiefs worth a staggering $25.6 million over four years. The deal includes a guaranteed $17.75 million and ensures that Butker will continue to kick at Arrowhead until the 2028
This lucrative deal propels Butker to the top of the list of highest-paid kickers in the NFL, surpassing deals worth $6 million annually earned by Philadelphia Eagles star Jake Elliott and Baltimore Ravens sensation Justin Tucker. Interestingly, the Chiefs standout reportedly represented
Butker has become a hero for the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs. He kicked the game-winning field goal in the 2023 AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals and struck four field goals – including a Super Bowl record 57-yarder – in a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers earlier this year.
At 29, Butker has proven himself as one of the most reliable and clutch kickers in the league and an underrated component in the Chiefs machine that has powered to consecutive Super Bowl titles. With an accuracy rate of 89.1%, Butker ranks as the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history, trailing only behind Tucker.