Patrick Mahomes Signs $504 Million Contract—Biggest in NFL’s History

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Patrick Mahomes‘ new NFL contract is un-ball-ievable.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a two-year contract extension on June 10th, worth over $500 million, according to his agency. This new deal adds to his existing 10-year contract from 2020, making it the largest in NFL history and Patrick the league’s highest-paid player.

As a huge Patrick Mahomes fan, I was absolutely thrilled to see Equity Sports announce his new contract! Seriously, congratulations to him for signing the biggest deal in NFL history… again! Five hundred and four point seven five million dollars is just incredible. It’s a truly historic and game-changing moment – he just keeps breaking records!

Patrick, who has spent his entire NFL career with the Chiefs, said he’s excited to keep playing for the team for years to come. His new contract will keep him with the Chiefs through the 2033 season, several sources report.

“CHIEFS KINGDOM!!!! We are here to stay!” he wrote in a June 10 Instagram post, which featured a sweet photo of himself, wife Brittany Mahomes and their kids Sterling, 5, Bronze, 3, and Golden, 17 months, posing at his contract extension signing. “Love this place and the people that are apart of it.”

Patrick expressed his gratitude to everyone for their constant support of him and his family, and added that their journey isn’t over yet.

His wife, his high school sweetheart whom he married in 2022, celebrated his big contract by sharing family photos on Instagram. The pictures showed the whole Mahomes family wearing Chiefs red, and she wrote, “Red is our color & Kansas City is our home.”

As for who also offered their congratulations? Patrick’s longtime Kansas City Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce, who reacted to the news in the comments section of Patrick’s Instagram post, writing, “LFG!!!!!,” alongside a series of flame emojis.

Other top figures in the Chiefs organization expressed their enthusiasm over the team’s star player’s groundbreaking contract.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid recently complimented Patrick Mahomes, calling him a complete player and person. Reid noted Mahomes has excelled not only on the field as a professional, but also in his personal life as a husband and father.

He also described Patrick as “a great representative of the organization and a heck of a player.”

Starting with the 2027 NFL season, Patrick will earn an average of $64 million each year under his new contract.

He’s not the only pro athlete making a big payday, however. For more, read on.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s earnings are legendary in the world of sports. He consistently ranks as one of the highest-paid athletes globally, particularly as a soccer player.

Ronaldo recently extended his contract with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia for two years. Although the specific details haven’t been made public, reports indicate he initially earned around $200 million per year when he joined the team in 2022, following his departure from Manchester United.

Lionel Messi kicked off his time at Inter Miami CF with a big check. The annualized average guaranteed compensation for the Argentine player—who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the David Beckham-owned team in 2023 after having previously played for Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona—is more than $20.4 million, with a current annualized base salary of $12 million, per the MLS Players Association’s 2025 salary guide.

However, pay gaps still exist when comparing the salaries of male and female sports stars. Case in point? There were no women on Forbes‘ 2025 list of top 50 highest-paid athletes.

Alex Morgan—who retired from soccer in 2024 after playing her last game with the San Diego Wave—came in at No. 16 on the outlet’s ranking of highest-paid female athletes last year. The publication estimated the World Cup champ earned $600,000on-field and $7 million off-field (scoring some solid endorsement deals) in 2024.

And while there have been strides to bridge the pay gap (with U.S. Soccer becoming the first federation to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money for the country’s women’s and men’s national teams), there is still a long way to go until it’s a more equitable playing field.

Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, signed a four-year contract with the Indiana Fever. According to reports, the contract is worth $338,056, with a rookie salary of $76,535. The relatively low base pay surprised many, especially when compared to NBA salaries. In addition to her WNBA contract, Clark has secured several endorsement deals, including a lucrative $28 million deal with Nike.

Stephen Curry was the highest-paid NBA player for the 2025-2026 season, earning $59.6 million, according to ESPN. The Golden State Warriors then secured his future with the team by signing him to a $62.6 million contract extension through 2027, as confirmed by his agent to CNBC in August 2024.

And leading the charge in earnings? LeBron James. ESPN reports the Los Angeles Lakers forward earned $52.6 million during the 2025-2026 season.

Coco Gauff is also serving up major moves. 

The tennis champ reigned at the top of Forbes‘ list of highest paid female athletes in 2024 with an estimated $34.4 million in total earnings that year ($9.4 million on-court and $25 million off).

Naomi Osaka appears to be acing her brand deals, too.

Forbes reported the Grand Slam title holder from Japan pulled in an estimated $12.9 million in 2024, and that $12 million of that sum came from income earned outside of her match winnings.

Simone Biles got the gold in more way than one.

According to Forbes‘ list, the Olympic gymnast earned an estimated $11.2 million in 2024 (with $11 million of that total reportedly coming outside of her competition earnings).

If you’re trying to fill the blank space on how much Travis Kelce makes playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, here’s the answer: The tight end signed a three-year deal in 2026 worth $57.7 million, according to multiple outlets.

Patrick Mahomes, his teammate, received a substantial contract from the Chiefs in 2020. According to Equity Sports, his agency, the 10-year deal is worth $450 million.

As a Bills fan, I was so relieved when we locked up Josh Allen for the long term! In March 2025, he signed a six-year contract – reportedly worth a massive $330 million, with $250 million guaranteed. It’s amazing knowing he’ll be leading our team for years to come.

Russell Wilson touched down on a new team.

After previously playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers, the quarterback signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants in March 2025 worth $10.5 million, per NFL Network Insiders’ Rapoport, Pelissero and Mike Garafolo. However, the trio reported Russell could receive up to $21 million on the deal through incentives.

Stepping in as the Steelers’ quarterback is Aaron Rodgers, who previously played for the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers.

And while the QB will be wearing No. 8, his paycheck reflects a much bigger number. The one-year contract he signed in June 2025 is worth $13.65 million with $10 million guaranteed, per NFL Network Insiders Rapoport and Pelissero. However, the Insiders noted Aaron could earn up to $19.5 million through incentives.

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2026-06-11 22:17