The NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes' Record-Setting Contract

Players from all over the NFL took to Twitter to react and congratulate Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on his new contract extension.

As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Super Bowl LIV MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a 10-year contract extension.

The contract will be worth $503 million over the course of the deal, with no language that ties its value to a percentage of the salary cap.

After the news broke, players took to Twitter to congratulate Mahomes and express their feelings about the numbers in the reported deal.

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

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tryann Mathieu also tweeted, “My locker is across from the highest paid player in league history. God just keeps blessing me.”

Mahomes' top pass-catching weapon, Tyreek Hil, celebrated the signing.

Yes sir my bro we going crazy https://t.co/ITrvfXhdGx

— Ty Hill (@cheetah) July 6, 2020

Another weapon for Mahomes, Sammy Watkins expressed his excitement for his quarterback saying he deserves making that much money.

If it’s anybody in the world that deserve that much money it’s my homie blessings to him and his family seriously good humble dude low maintenance all about football and winning..!

— King me (@sammywatkins) July 6, 2020

My brother! No one more deserving! https://t.co/T8I43CZW02

— Wylie (@RealAndrewWylie) July 6, 2020

Washington's Kendall Fuller, who snagged an interception for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, said in a tweet, "Pat getting a baseball contract is so fitting."

Former Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Allen kept it simple and set his expectations high for the next 10 seasons.

#RunitBackx10

— Cookie Expert (@JeffAllen71) July 6, 2020

Chiefs legend and Hall of Famer Willie Roaf even gave Mahomes a shout out with a vintage picture of himself.

That look you have when the @chiefs locked up the Super Bowl LIV MVP QB for the next 10 years with the biggest contract in SPORTS history. Congrats @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/KxAHGNR1vN

— Willie Roaf (@Willie_Roaf) July 6, 2020

Divisional rival Chris Harris, who plays for the Los Angeles Chargers, even recognized Mahomes deserved extension.

Congrats fam @PatrickMahomes deserve all that

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) July 6, 2020

Journeyman quarterback Josh McCown had a rare self-burn in response to the contract.

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

— Josh McCown (@JoshMcCown12) July 6, 2020

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, who recently requested a trade and named the Chiefs as a possible suitor, shared his congratulations to now the highest-paid man in sports. 

What's understood doesn't need to be explained. #Ferrari @PatrickMahomes ✊🏽🖤 pic.twitter.com/bK4QflAop0

— Jamal Adams (@Prez) July 6, 2020

Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt had other ideas when he heard the news of Mahomes’ deal, as his quarterback is due for a new contract.

.@deshaunwatson pic.twitter.com/fEDcAG3NU8

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 6, 2020

Mahomes’ monumental deal puts a strain on teams with a young quarterback who is nearing a payday who they believe is comparable to Mahomes.

As Joshua Brisco points out, the length of Mahomes' extension will mean that Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will spend the rest of his career coaching the youngest quarterback to win an MVP and Super Bowl MVP.

Another element worth noting: Andy Reid is going to spend the rest of his career coaching Patrick Mahomes. This deal could take Mahomes into an era with a new HC in KC, but even if Reid is here for another decade-plus, that pairing will be untouched.

Analysis: This is good.

— Joshua Brisco (@jbbrisco) July 6, 2020

Later, Mahomes announced his extension on his own account.

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

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

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