{"id":49066,"date":"2025-05-18T00:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=49066"},"modified":"2025-05-18T00:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:24:03","slug":"insider-clears-air-on-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-after-historic-265-million-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=49066","title":{"rendered":"Insider Clears Air on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes After Historic $265 Million Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,e_improve,h_576,w_1024,x_0,y_1\/c_fill,f_auto,h_900,q_auto,w_1600\/v1\/m\/1\/3\/138d38036977f7c1d79227cfea6eca94078d219c\/USATSI_25353146-scaled-e1747504126886-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Insider Clears Air on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes After Historic $265 Million Move\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ac_101684667\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme first_text_block\">\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback\u00a0Patrick Mahomes\u00a0is the most accomplished quarterback in the NFL today.\u00a0Aaron Rodgers\u00a0is the only player with an argument, and he remains a free agent in his declining years as a player.<\/p>\n<p>So the\u00a0initial shock\u00a0over Mahomes ranking as the 14th highest-paid QB in average annual salary following\u00a0Brock Purdy\u2019s five-year, $256 million extension, making him the highest-paid player in\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0history, is understandable. However, it may also be overstated, as Mahomes and the Chiefs have set the stage well for themselves.<\/p>\n<h2>Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes to Remain Cash King After Historic Decision<\/h2>\n<h3>Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs Have Planned Well<\/h3>\n<p>Technically, Mahomes is in a tie with\u00a0Kirk Cousins\u00a0of the\u00a0Atlanta Falcons\u00a0for 13th,\u00a0per Over the Cap. Moreover, Underdog\u2019s James Palmer noted the Chiefs and Mahomes have remained in \u201cconstant contact\u201d to ensure the six-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP (and three-time Super Bowl champion) remains \u201chappy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the length of the deal it allows a lot of flexibility and movement to make sure Mahomes is properly and continuously compensated,\u201d\u00a0Palmer posted\u00a0on X on May 17.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Mahomes and the Chiefs prevented Purdy and the 49ers from winning Super Bowl LVIII.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684668\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\"><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1882446295870136650&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Flastwordonsports.com%2Fnfl%2F2025%2F05%2F17%2Fchiefs-mahomes-contract-49ers-purdy-extension%2F&amp;sessionId=7a96fc34b4a1441c97849ed84388eb58083e5142&amp;siteScreenName=yardbarker&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1882446295870136650\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_2\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_2\" class=\"aditude_div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684669\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>Mahomes is coming off a down season by his lofty standards.<\/p>\n<p>He completed 67.5% of his passes for 3,928 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions during the 2024 regular season. The touchdowns tied his 2019 mark, which is his fewest as a starter.<\/p>\n<p>His 2024 yardage is also Mahomes\u2019 lowest output since he became a starter. His touchdown rate tied his 2023 campaign for his lowest as the Chiefs\u2019 QB1.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Mahomes\u2019 plight is not what it may get made out to be, which will remain the case in 2205.<\/p>\n<p>Pro Football Talk\u2019s Mike Florio noted\u00a0on X on May 17 that Purdy\u2019s extension does not kick in until 2026. Florio also previously highlighted an often overlooked aspect of NFL contracts that benefits the Chiefs and Mahomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_3\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_3\" class=\"aditude_div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe media has generally accepted new-money annual average as the universal currency for ranking player pay, it looks like Mahomes is woefully underpaid,\u201d\u00a0Florio wrote\u00a0in July 2024. But there are other ways to look at these contracts. One way is to focus on the cash to be paid in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom 2023-26, as well as 2024-27, one player still leads the way in four-year cash flow. It\u2019s Mahomes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684670\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\"><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1923785106478563346&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Flastwordonsports.com%2Fnfl%2F2025%2F05%2F17%2Fchiefs-mahomes-contract-49ers-purdy-extension%2F&amp;sessionId=7a96fc34b4a1441c97849ed84388eb58083e5142&amp;siteScreenName=yardbarker&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1923785106478563346\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684671\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>Florio noted that future cash will not always be paid out, but that it remains an \u201cimportant\u201d factor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_4\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_4\" class=\"aditude_div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The veteran reporter conceded that Mahomes \u201cstill lags\u201d compared to his true value, but adds that his projected earnings keep him in good standing while also remaining a \u201cbargain\u201d for the Chiefs.\u00a0Houston Texans\u00a0QB\u00a0C.J. Stroud\u00a0will also cash out soon, but Mahomes is so far ahead of the field that he should hold his top spot for some time yet.<\/p>\n<h3>Patrick Mahomes\u2019 Contract Chiefs\u2019 Secret Weapon<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684673\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>Palmer\u2019s note about the length of Mahomes\u2019 deal and the flexibility it affords the Chiefs is not hyperbole.\u00a0The Chiefs have had to deploy various permutations of their roster around Mahomes since his ascension to superstardom as a franchise quarterback. The ability to move money around from what is invariably the most expensive position on an NFL roster is paramount to that flexibility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_5\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_5\" class=\"aditude_div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mahomes and the Chiefs have already restructured his contract three times and taken advantage of the savings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684674\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\"><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1903044536504299905&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Flastwordonsports.com%2Fnfl%2F2025%2F05%2F17%2Fchiefs-mahomes-contract-49ers-purdy-extension%2F&amp;sessionId=7a96fc34b4a1441c97849ed84388eb58083e5142&amp;siteScreenName=yardbarker&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1903044536504299905\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_101684675\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>The first move, in September 2023, set Mahomes up for that record-setting stretch. He will earn $210.6 million and\u00a0up to $218.1 million from 2023 through 2026.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2024, they\u00a0created $21.6 million additional cap space\u00a0for the Chiefs. Their most recent move came this past March. It included All-Pro defensive lineman\u00a0Chris Jones\u00a0and\u00a0freed up a combined $49.5 million\u00a0for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>There is also an expectation for Mahomes and the Chiefs to renegotiate in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs can continue making tweaks to the roster around Mahomes as needed, provided he remains as amicable to doing so as he has so far been.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback\u00a0Patrick Mahomes\u00a0is the most accomplished quarterback in the NFL today.\u00a0Aaron Rodgers\u00a0is the only player with an argument, and he remains a free agent in&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":49067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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