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still has the highest contract -- in terms of total dollars -- in NFL history. Mahomes signed his record-setting deal two years ago for 10 years and $450 million, an average annual value of $45 million that has since been surpa sed.Mahomes is currently the fourth-highest paid quarterback in the NFL in terms of average annual value, and will be getting lower on the list in the coming months with , , and in line for ma sive extensions. The quarterback Zach Werenski Men Jersey isn't concerned about his salary standing in the NFL, wanting the rings instead of the money."When I signed my deal, I knew I was going to be pretty set for life regardle s of what the market kind of happens," Mahomes said Friday on the rising quarterback salaries. "But you just keep playing.""I mean money is one thing but when you get those Super Bowl rings at the end of your career, I think that's going to be the thing that you look back upon and I think I've made enough money from the football field and obviously off of it as well that it won't matter at the end of the day." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, Sergei Bobrovsky Kids Jersey picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Markus Hannikainen Women Jersey Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Mahomes has set up his contract so the Chiefs can compete for Super Bowl championships and make deep playoff runs. The Chiefs have advanced to the AFC Championship Game in all four years under Mahomes and reached a Super Bowl since he signed his monster deal that reset the market in 2020.Since Mahomes signed his contract, , , and have surpa sed his average annual value. All those deals were signed this past offseason, with Rodgers making $50.27 million, Murray $46.1 million, and Watson $46 million.The Chiefs have had to make some crucial roster decision since signing Mahomes, moving on from and this offseason and are struggling to come to terms on a long-term extension for . Kansas City has still been able to keep its core intact thanks to the flexibility of Mahomes' deal. Mahomes is perfectly satisfied with his contract, revealing he doesn't worry about being the highest-paid Markus Hannikainen Kids Jersey player in the game. Winning Super Bowls is the reward Mahomes seeks, which is accomplished by having a strong roster around him.Basically, Mahomes is more than OK with making $45 million a season."I think especially at the quarterback position kind of the next guy is the top-paid guy," Mahomes said. "And any of these top-tier quarterbacks they make such a difference on NFL football teams that it's going to get pa sed up. I mean even if you look at guys that signed last year to this year they got pa sed up and I'm sure when (Joe) Burrow, (Justin) Herbert and Ru sell (Wilson) and all these guys come around they'll keep setting the bar even higher Lukas Sedlak Kids Jersey ."So, you always want to get paid and like I said take care of your family, but I want to have a great team around me as well and so whatever that way that is going make sure I have a great team for me around me for the rest of my career." | ||
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