Chiefs signing linebacker Nick Bolton for $ 45 million contract

Chiefs has secured a key component in their defense by signing linebacker Nick Bolton for a three -year contract of $ 45 million with $ 30 million guaranteed.

This is coming as Chiefs aims to reload their defense after another Super Bowl performance last season, According to ESPN.

Since he was elected in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, Bolton has been instrumental in Chiefs’ defensive skill, which has been a leading factor in their dominance.

Bolton immediately showed up and led the team with 112 tackles and served a reputation as a quality operation as a rookie starter.

Over the past four seasons, Bolton has collected 458 tackles, including a franchise record 180 in 2022.

The consistent performance of the Missouri product has solidified its role as a central figure in Chiefs’ defense.

His new contract is worth $ 15 million a year and positions Bolton among the most paid interior linebackers in the NFL.

Bolton has started 53 of its 57 NFL appearances and registered five sacks and four intercepts with two forced fumbles.

Bolton ran back a fumble improvement for an 86-yard touchdown as a rookie.

The two-time Super Bowl champion also ran back a 36-yard Jalen damages fumble for a touchdown in Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl victory against Eagles.

Chiefs couldn’t secure a historic Super Bowl three-peat this season and fell to the same Eagles, 40-22.