NFL - The Athletic on Patrick Mahomes

ArticleThe state of the NFL's star QB market after Patrick Mahomes' record dealCaptured July 6, 2026
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Patrick Mahomes' recent record-setting extension with the Kansas City Chiefs propelled him to the top of the NFL market... According to contract details from ESPN, Mahomes will slot in at $64 million in average annual value, surpassing Prescott.

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Record $64M AAV extension makes Mahomes top of NFL QB market

Mahomes signed a record-setting extension with the Kansas City Chiefs at $64 million in average annual value, surpassing Dak Prescott's previous high of $60 million. The source notes Mahomes has spent the past seven years as a Tier 1 selection in The Athletic's annual Quarterback Tiers and is now rightfully positioned at the top of the NFL market as the best quarterback in the league being paid as such.

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