After failing to protect Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a few seasons ago, the Kansas City Chiefs invested in the offensive line. One of those investments was University of Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Like many other moves the Chiefs make, it was a winning one. Humphrey has started all 51 of the Chiefs’ regular-season games since being drafted, has been a huge part of two Super Bowl championships and has made two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons. And like other Chiefs stars, Humphrey is now getting paid at a premium.
Humphrey agreed to an extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid center. It’s a four-year, $72 million extension with $50 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Patrick Mahomes signed a contract extension that was huge, but still gave the Chiefs some salary cap space to keep some of their best players. Being able to keep Humphrey for $18 million per season is one of those moves.
The Chiefs are seeking a third consecutive Super Bowl championship, and they’ve assembled some of the best players in the NFL at a variety of positions. Their young center was one of those players. And he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
