The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that kicker Harrison Butker signed a four-year, $25.6 million contract extension. One of the best kickers in the league and an integral part of the previous runs made by the team, there was no doubt that Butker deserved an extension for his play.<\/p>\n
However, it’s impossible to talk about\u00a0Harrison Butker<\/a>\u00a0in 2024 without mentioning the controversy he invited to himself with some of his remarks about women’s role in society. Even Serena Williams chimed in during the ESPYs to criticize the kicker, as his controversial remarks were heard all around the world.<\/p>\n As the announcement of Butker’s extension was made on Monday afternoon, NFL fans were upset to see a player who was the subject of a lot of controversy being rewarded with an extension:<\/p>\n A new deal in KC: Chiefs are signing standout kicker Harrison Butker to a four-year, $25.6 million extension that includes $17.75 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal ties Butker to KC through the 2028 season. Butker represented and negotiated the deal himself. pic.twitter.com\/LOTPxqqJIa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n