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Patrick Mahomes’ 10-year, $503 million contract extension . with Kansas City Chiefs In 2020 he had the richest contract in sports history and made him the highest paid player in the NFL. But after two years, none of the statements are true.
On Friday, Mahomes reacted to the news of Kyler Murray agreeing to a Five-year, $230.5 million contract extension With the Arizona Cardinals saying they are not concerned with a changing market.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass to run back Jerich McKinnon (1) during the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.
(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
“When I signed my deal, I knew I was going to be ready for life, no matter what the market [went]'” he said via ESPN.
“You just keep playing. money is a thingBut when you get to those Super Bowl rings — at the end of your career, I think that’s going to be something you look back on. I think I’ve made enough money on and off the football field, it won’t matter at the end of the day.”
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Mahomes named Aaron Rodgers ($50.3 million), Kyler Murray ($46.1 million) and Kyler Murray ($46.1 million) as the fourth-highest-paid player in the league in 2022 at $45 million. Deshaun Watson ($46 million).
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys on January 2, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
His expansion with chiefs topped Los Angeles Angels outfield Mike Trout The 2019 contract is worth $426.5 million. But a January 2021 report said Lionel Messi signed a 4-year, $670 million contract with FC Barcelona in 2017, topping both deals.
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But Mahomes’ focus is bigger than money, he said.
“You always want to get paid and take care of your family, but I also want to have a great team around you,” he said.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Murray echoed that sentiment during a news conference on Friday, saying that his “goal is to win the championship.”
“It’s crazy because everyone’s trying to make it about money. I know people won’t believe me, but I really don’t do it for the money. … I totally am Focused on football.” Murray said.