Mahomes Gets a New Deal from the Chiefs
Updated October 7, 2026
On the latest edition of the Chiefs Blitz Podcast, we talk about the updated contract Kansas City gave to Patrick Mahomes, making him the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. The deal will average $52.5M through the 2026 season. chiefsblitz.com/ has the details and the impact it has on the 2023 Cap.
On Sunday Patrick Mahomes defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9 on his 28th birthday. A day later, the Kansas City Chiefs restructured his annual pay to $52.5 per season through 2026. He is still under contract through 2031, so there’s no panic he could be a free agent in four years.
Nick Athan
Nick Athan is the founder of Chiefs Blitz and former publisher of Warpaint Illustrated. With decades spent covering the Kansas City Chiefs, he brings unmatched insight and connections to every story.
