Creed Humphrey will become the National Football League’s highest-paid center in history. The 2021 NFL Draftee out of Oklahoma and the Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing a contract extension for the star interior lineman.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news of Humphrey’s looming extension with the Chiefs.
“Chiefs and Pro Bowl center Creed Humphrey reached agreement on a four-year, $72 million extension,” Schefter said. He added it included $50 million in guaranteed money. “Humphrey now becomes the highest-paid center in NFL history.” Schefter also noted.
ESPN Sources: Chiefs and Pro Bowl center Creed Humphrey reached agreement on a four-year, $72 million extension, including $50 million guaranteed. Humphrey now becomes the highest-paid center in NFL history.
Deal negotiated by Ken Sarnoff and Andy Simms of 1 of 1 Agency. pic.twitter.com/AooEM0HMwb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 23, 2024
Locking Humphrey up long-term is a logical move for the Chiefs as they continue their dynasty run in the NFL. Kansas City has won the last two Super Bowls and three since the 2019-20 NFL season. They are after an elusive three-peat this season. No American sports team has three-peated since the Los Angeles Lakers from 2000 to 2002. The Chiefs would etch their name in exclusive company if they pull that off this February. But it’s a long season.
The NFL world had much to say over the news on the Chiefs star and his looming mega-extension.
Highest paid center in NFL history https://t.co/jHGTepRXMD pic.twitter.com/fvY3Y6dEGw
— MatBoy (@Seth_Duckworth) August 23, 2024
This kid from Shawnee, America is now the highest paid Center in NFL history. #CreedIsGood #Boomer https://t.co/03MHXoZUlg pic.twitter.com/AY7HEsIe4x
— Andrew Shepard (@The_Shep_) August 23, 2024
Highest paid center in NFL history…wrestled. Tristin Wirfs is the highest paid lineman in history…wrestled. It’s no coincidence! Wrestling makes you better at football!!! #LittleHawkTough https://t.co/EjC8GLbG6t
— City High Wrestling (@CityHighWrestle) August 23, 2024
Close to doubling the previous high for guaranteed money, $12 million more than the previous high for total value. Wow. https://t.co/JZzA5AXjjr
— Brendan Dzwierzynski (@BrendanDzw) August 23, 2024
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