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Mahomes signs record $504M extension through 2033.

6/13/2026

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Mahomes Signs Extension

Patrick Mahomes signed a contract extension on June 10, 2026 that runs through 2033.
It adds two years and $239.05 million, raising total value to $504.75 million and an average salary of $63 million, the NFL’s highest.
Incentives could raise compensation to $522.25 million, including $1.25 million bonuses, with $150.25 million fully guaranteed.
After recovering from December 2025 ACL surgery, owner Clark Hunt said Mahomes will lead the team into the 2031 stadium.

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Jackson Eyes Extension

Mahomes' $504.75 million extension has sparked speculation that Lamar Jackson could seek a $65 million-per-year contract.
Jackson earns about $52 million in 2026, has two years left, and faces stalled extension talks with owner Steve Bisciotti and GM Eric DeCosta remaining private.
Analysts warn a trade request could emerge if Jackson’s contract is not extended by Week 1 of the 2026 season because his deal’s franchise-tag option after 2027 bars trades without his consent.

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Historical Context

In 1994, the NFL introduced its first salary cap during the league’s 75th season, limiting team spending and reshaping player pay. After the 2011 lockout between the NFL and the NFLPA that ended an 18-week work stoppage, the cap rose to $167 million per team in 2017, reflecting growing franchise values. This trajectory underpins today’s multimillion-dollar quarterback deals.

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Mahomes Signs Extension

Patrick Mahomes signed a contract extension on June 10, 2026 that runs through 2033.
It adds two years and $239.05 million, raising total value to $504.75 million and an average salary of $63 million, the NFL’s highest.
Incentives could raise compensation to $522.25 million, including $1.25 million bonuses, with $150.25 million fully guaranteed.
After recovering from December 2025 ACL surgery, owner Clark Hunt said Mahomes will lead the team into the 2031 stadium.

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