KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs confirm that they have signed quarterback Alex Smith to a contract extension. Though the Chiefs would not confirm details of the contract, several reports say the deal is worth $68 million dollars over four years, and includes $45 million in guaranteed money.
“It was a priority of ours to get this deal done and keep Alex in a Chiefs uniform long-term,” Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey said. “Alex is a proven leader on and off the field. He is a special individual with a lot of ability, and we are fortunate to have him here.”
“John and his staff along with Tom and his group have worked hard to get this deal done. They’ve done a nice job,” Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid said. “Alex is a smart, talented football player that has adapted well to our offensive scheme. He also, obviously, has had a tremendous amount of success as a quarterback in this league. We as a team are very happy to have Alex as our quarterback moving forward.”
The Chiefs open their regular season next Sunday against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium.