**Nick Bolton Inks $45 Million Deal to Stay with Kansas City Chiefs **
Missouri fans, rejoice! Former **Mizzou Tigers** linebacker **Nick Bolton** is staying in the Show-Me State after signing a **three-year, $45 million contract extension** with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The deal includes **$30 million fully guaranteed**, making Bolton the **fourth-highest-paid inside linebacker** in the NFL, behind stars like **Tremaine Edmunds**, **Fred Warner**, and **Roquan Smith**.
**Why This Matters:**
– **Chiefs’ Defensive Anchor**: Bolton has been a key piece of Kansas City’s defense, helping the team win **two Super Bowls** in his first four seasons.
– **Elite Production**: In 2024, Bolton recorded **106 tackles**, **six pass deflections**, and **two fumble recoveries**, proving his worth as a defensive leader.
– **Historic Mizzou Legacy**: During his time with the Tigers (2018-2020), Bolton was a **two-time First-team All-SEC** selection and a **Second-team All-American** in 2020, racking up **220 tackles**, **17.5 tackles for loss**, **four sacks**, and **two interceptions**.
**The Bigger Picture:**
Bolton’s extension ensures the Chiefs retain a cornerstone of their defense, which ranked **8th in rush defense** and **4th in points allowed per game** last season. With the new league year set to begin Wednesday, Kansas City acted swiftly to lock down their star linebacker before free agency chaos began.
**What’s Next:**
As Bolton celebrates his **25th birthday** on Monday, Chiefs fans can breathe easy knowing their defensive leader isn’t going anywhere.
*Is this the move that keeps Kansas City’s dynasty alive?*
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