NFL Rumors: Patrick Mahomes could demand pay hike on $450 million contract

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up

Patrick Mahomes is among the highest-paid players in the NFL, but that may not stop him from demanding a pay hike in the coming years. According to Pro Football Focus, Mahomes’ record-breaking 10-year, $450 million deal, which he signed in 2020, could be sweetened “sooner rather than later."

With a 8-3 record in the postseason, the star Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has been more successful than others in his position who have a larger contract. He is also a former MVP and Super Bowl winner, all within his first five years in the league.

This has led to rumors that Mahomes could ask for a restructuring of his contract, the likes of which have never been seen in the NFL.

That said, how does Mahomes' contract compare with other top signal-callers in the league?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed an extension that puts him at $50.3 million a year after winning back-to-back MVP awards. Although he’s given hints that his retirement isn’t too far off, some speculate that this is just Rodgers calling attention to himself.

Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals also signed an extension, bringing his annual salary to $46.1 million, slightly higher than the $46 million a year that Deshaun Watson will get from the Cleveland Browns.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to be the next to sign a big deal. Watson's contract upped the market and Jackson no doubt wants to outdo the former Houston Texans star. Jackson has proved himself with an MVP award and several winning seasons on his resume.

Not far down the road, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers, and new Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will be due big paydays.

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Patrick Mahomes has all the weapons he needs to make a run at a third Super Bowl appearance

Should Patrick Mahomes choose to pursue an extension, a $500 million contract wouldn’t be out of the question. If, on top of it, he wins another Super Bowl or two, he will no doubt get whatever he asks for.

The Chiefs may have lost one of their best weapons when Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins, but they’ve acquired JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdez-Scantling.

Plus, they still have tight end Travis Kelce. Mahomes is still in a great position to take his team through to the playoffs, though it will be through a much tougher NFC West than he’s used to.