Chiefs' Butker Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Kicker

Kansas City kicker signs four-year, $25.6 million extension amid controversy over commencement speech.

Butker's new deal includes $17.75 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.
He has made 89.1% of his field goals in his career, second only to Justin Tucker.
The kicker faced backlash for comments made during a commencement speech at Benedictine College.
Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid defended Butker despite disagreeing with his views.
Butker has been instrumental in the Chiefs' three Super Bowl victories since 2020.