Chiefs re-sign linebacker Nick Bolton to $45 million contract

The Chiefs have secured a key part of their protection by re-signing linebacker Nick Bolton to a three-year, $45 million contract, with $30 million assured.

This comes because the Chiefs goal to retool their protection following one other Tremendous Bowl look final season, in response to ESPN.

Since being chosen within the second spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft, Bolton has been instrumental within the Chiefs’ defensive prowess, which has frequently been a number one issue of their dominance.

Bolton emerged instantly, main the workforce with 112 tackles and incomes a status as a top quality run-stopper as a rookie starter.

Over the previous 4 seasons, Bolton has gathered 458 tackles, together with a franchise-record 180 in 2022.

The constant efficiency from the Missouri product has solidified his position as a central determine within the Chiefs’ protection.

His new contract is price $15 million per 12 months, positioning Bolton among the many top-paid inside linebackers within the NFL.

Bolton has began 53 of his 57 NFL appearances, recording 5 sacks and 4 interceptions with two compelled fumbles.

Bolton ran again a fumble restoration for an 86-yard landing as a rookie.

The 2-time Tremendous Bowl champion additionally ran again a 36-yard Jalen Hurts fumble for a landing within the Chiefs 2023 Tremendous Bowl win towards the Eagles.

The Chiefs did not safe a historic Tremendous Bowl three-peat this season, falling to those self same Eagles, 40-22.