Although Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the Super Bowl for the second time of his career last winter, he’s more interested in expanding his championship ring collection than pocketing the millions of dollars.
The signee to a 10-year deal and $450 million in 2020 is worth his weight in gold despite the hefty compensation he demands annually. His roster will surely be happy to learn that he won’t be resting on his laurels after leading the NFL in 2022 with 5,250 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.
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“We try to give the best for this team. Of course, I also want the best for myself. At the same time, as I mentioned earlier, dynasty and obtaining rings are more important to me than money right now,” Mahomes told The 33rd Team.
However, the star pivot would have some reasons to demand a higher salary: His average campaign salary of $45 million puts him seventh in the league among players in his position. Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson leads with $52 million. It has to be said that the gigantic pacts that certain parties have made since Mahomes signed have changed the situation a bit.
“You don’t want to hurt the other quarterbacks no matter how long their contract runs out. They always want to raise the bar. It’s not about being the highest paid man or making a bunch of dollars. I’ve got enough to live decently for the rest of my life,” said specifically the minority shareholder in the Kansas City-based Royals (in big baseball) and Sporting (MLS soccer).