JJ Watt, NFL Players React to Patrick Mahomes' Record Contract Extension

JJ Watt and Tyrann Mathieu were among the NFL players to congratulate Patrick Mahomes on his record 10-year contract extension with the Chiefs.

The Chiefs livened up everyone's Monday afternoon by signing quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension.

The deal is reportedly worth $450 million, making it the richest in NFL history. Mahomes' injury guarantee is $140 million and his contract is not tied to a percentage of the salary cap, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

It's no surprise the Chiefs would want to lock in Mahomes long-term after he led their fourth-quarter comeback to win Super Bowl LIV and has been the centerpiece of the team's offensive explosion for two seasons.

After news of his record deal broke, many NFL players took to social media to share their excitement for Mahomes's contract, including JJ Watt, Tyrann Mathieu, Josh McCown and more.

.@deshaunwatson pic.twitter.com/fEDcAG3NU8

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 6, 2020

The Young man deserve it all. One of the best I’ve been around. One of the Greats. #15 #RunItBack

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) July 6, 2020

Baseball contract right there

— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) July 6, 2020

Congratulations @PatrickMahomes you deserve that brotha... 🙏🏿

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 6, 2020

Opt outs and the ability to remain in top 3 highest paid. 2 of the 100 ways to justify a 10 year.

— Billy (@snacks) July 6, 2020

10 years!!! What a blessing, bro deserves it all too!!

— Budda Baker (@Buddabaker3) July 6, 2020

Is this better than a 1 year deal with 10 teams? https://t.co/bg6aGqjfRg

— Josh McCown (@JoshMcCown12) July 6, 2020

Pat getting a baseball contract is so fitting

— Kendall Fuller (@KeFu11er) July 6, 2020

Mahomes later celebrated the news with a video chronicling his journey in Kansas City.

Here to stay. . .! ⏰⏰ pic.twitter.com/mfwMga3Kl0

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 6, 2020

Mahomes finished 2019 throwing for 4,031 yards, 26 touchdowns and five interceptions and earned his second Pro Bowl nod. The Chiefs drafted him with the No. 10 overall pick in 2017 out of Texas Tech.