Shortly after the news broke that the Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Harrison Butker to a four-year, $25.6 million contract extension — which was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on August 5 — Butker took to X, formerly Twitter, to react to the news.
“There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To the Heights!”
Butker’s social media caption was accompanied by a picture of Butker signing autographs for fans while sporting his white Chiefs jersey.
Harrison Butker a Polarizing But Talented Football Player
Butker, 29, is coming off of a strong season in which he finished fifth in the NFL in field goals made (33) and had the second-highest field goal percentage among players that made 30+ field goals (94.3%), per NFL.com. He also has the second-highest field goal percentage in NFL history (89.1%).
Butker’s new deal with Kansas City makes him the highest-paid kicker in the league, surpassing Philadelphia Eagles‘ Jake Elliott and Baltimore Ravens‘ Justin Tucker in total contract value ($24 million), per Over The Cap.
According to Schefter, Butker’s deal includes $17.75 million in guarantees and was negotiated by Butker himself.
During the offseason, Butker was under fire for his misogynistic remarks about women among other controversial statements he made during his commencement speech at Benedictine College on May 11. Despite receiving a ton of backlash, particularly on social media and from celebrities who have used their platform to speak out against Butker, Butker has stood by his remarks.
Twitter/X Respond to Harrison Butker’s Post
Users on X reacted to Butker’s post as well as the news of Butker’s contract extension.
“Was talking about this last week, you have to keep a kicker who is not only top 3 but one who always comes up clutch in big time moments,” one user wrote. “When you play for Super Bowls, those kicks are crucial and you want a dude who doesn’t let the moment get too big. Huge.”
“Thank you for standing up for God and speaking truth, don’t ever bend your beliefs the American people are behind you, may God richly bless you for your testimony. This is coming from a lions fan as well!” another user wrote.
“So glad we have you locked in. Great news. !!! Congratulations…can I get a loan ..lol. Blessings to you and your family. Let’s get this three peat!!!” another user wrote.
“That’s some impressive news for the Chiefs! Harrison Butker securing that extension is a big win for Kansas City,” another user wrote. It’s great to see players taking charge of their contracts like Butker did.”
“Being a kicker on 3 Super Bowl winners and making some of the most clutch kicks in team history will do that,” another user wrote.
“It’s almost as if when you’re faithful to God, follow his teachings and acknowledge his miracles, that he keeps performing them…” another user wrote.
“I don’t like the guy’s views but I’m adult enough to recognize he’s easily one of the Top-2 kickers in a league where 3 points can mean everything in the playoffs. They had to do it,” another user wrote.
