Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star kicker, has secured his future with the team through a landmark contract extension.
The deal, spanning four years, catapults Butker to the top of the NFL’s kicker pay scale.
Butker shared the news on social media, expressing his enthusiasm: “There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To the Heights!”
According to ESPN, the contract’s total value reaches $25.6 million, with $17.75 million guaranteed. This significant investment by the Chiefs reflects Butker’s consistent performance and reliability on the field.
Over his seven-year tenure with Kansas City, Butker has proven his worth.
TRENDING: Cancer Rates Dramatically Rising in Gen-X and Millennials: Experts Narrow in on Suspected Cause
He’s successfully converted 89.1% of his field goal attempts, making 197 out of 221 tries.
There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To the Heights! pic.twitter.com/geMUZTaNmZ
— Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) August 5, 2024
His accuracy from long range is particularly impressive, with a 70% success rate on kicks beyond 50 yards.
Butker’s value becomes even more apparent in high-pressure situations.
In playoff games, where every point can make the difference between victory and defeat, he’s maintained an exceptional 88.9% field goal conversion rate.
His extra point accuracy in the postseason stands at an impressive 95.4%.
Perhaps most memorably, Butker’s leg played a crucial role in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory two years ago.
After NFL kicker Harrison Butker's speech to college grads that was critical of Biden and the Woke agenda, the Kansas Chiefs have *CANCELED* him.
Just kidding, they just gave Butker a HUGE new contract for a kicker. Congrats, @buttkicker7! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/7Rhg1vdQ6m
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) August 5, 2024
His game-winning field goal etched his name into Kansas City sports history and likely factored into the team’s decision to offer this lucrative extension.
This new contract not only rewards Butker’s past performance but also secures a key piece of the Chiefs’ special teams unit for years to come.
As the NFL continues to see close games decided by narrow margins, having a reliable kicker like Butker can be the difference between a good team and a championship contender.