Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes received an offer of $ 503 million, but not all payment is guaranteed. Ashley Webster of FOX Business with more.
Patrick Mahomes is ready to show that the Kansas City Chiefs’ half billion dollar bet was worth it.
Mahomes is back in the Super Bowl for the second season in a row. He and the Chiefs eliminated the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LIV and the defender was rewarded with a $ 450 million contract in the 10-year off-season, which could earn him up to $ 503 million in incentives and bonuses.
Mahomes wins more among defenders – with some big ones behind him on the list when it comes to the average annual salary.
Here are the four players who are receiving large checks deposited in their bank accounts.
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5). AARON RODGERS, PACKERS
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) leaves the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sunday, January 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers by 31-26 to advance to
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is number 5 on the list. He signed a four-year, $ 134 million contract with Packers before the start of the 2018 season. The average annual value of his business is $ 33.5 million.
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4). BEN ROETHLISBERGER, STEELERS
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ running back, James Conner (30), takes quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) down in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, November 8, 2020. (AP Photo / Ron Jenkins)
Ben Roethlisberger may not have much time left in the league, but he signed a large contract extension with Steelers in 2019, a two-year, $ 68 million deal. His average salary per year is 34 million. He recently expressed an interest in restructuring his business so that the Steelers can avoid a $ 41 million cap in 2021.
3). RUSSELL WILSON, SEAHAWKS
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) speaks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Seattle star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City’s outstanding tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists
Russell Wilson signed a $ 140 million four-year contract extension in 2019. The Seahawks star business is worth $ 35 million annually.
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two). DESHAUN WATSON, TEXANS
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) plans to launch a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo / Sam Craft)
Deshaun Watson’s contract may be banning Texans from actually negotiating it. Watson signed a four-year and $ 156 million off-season extension. The average annual value reaches US $ 39 million per year. But Watson reportedly requested an exchange and if he has one, he may have to restructure a deal with his new team.
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1). PATRICK MAHOMES, CHIEFS
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against Buffalo Bills, Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo / Jeff Roberson)
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Mahomes is obviously the leader when it comes to the average value of the annual contract. With his new deal, he is expected to earn $ 45 million annually. Kansas City closed the deal in the off-season, in the hope that the creativity of their contract would help the team maintain some salary cap to rehearse some of the other key guys on the championship winning team.