{"id":2319643,"date":"2024-08-05T19:09:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-gets-contract-update-from-team-after-controversial-speech-about-women\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T19:13:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:13:48","slug":"chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-gets-contract-update-from-team-after-controversial-speech-about-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-gets-contract-update-from-team-after-controversial-speech-about-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Gets Contract Update from Team After Controversial Speech About Women"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-gets-contract-update-from-team-after-controversial-speech-about-women%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2319643&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Harrison Butker, a \u206329-year-old kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-set-to-rake-in-15-billion-from-covid-19-vaccine-sales\/\" title=\"Pfizer Set To Rake In  Billion From COVID-19 Vaccine Sales\">recently signed<\/a> a four-year contract extension worth $25.6 million, making him the \u2064highest-paid kicker in the NFL. His career has\u200b included significant contributions\u2064 to the\u2064 team,\u200c such as a record-setting \u2063field\u200c goal to \u2062help beat the San Francisco \u206449ers. However, Butker \u2064has become a polarizing figure due to his \u200ctraditional views on marriage and gender roles. His remarks during \u2063a speech at Benedictine College in May\u2014where\u200d he\u2063 suggested\u2063 that \u2064many women value marriage and motherhood above career achievements\u2014sparked backlash from left-wing\u200b critics, including \u2063calls\u2064 for him to be\u2062 fired. The NFL distanced\u2062 itself from Butker&#8217;s\u2062 views in a \u200bstatement emphasizing its \u200dcommitment to inclusion.\u2063 The\u2062 controversy escalated\u2063 during the 2024 ESPY Awards when tennis star\u200d Serena Williams criticized Butker, highlighting the \u2062division\u2064 around his conservative beliefs in the context\u2063 of \u2063his prominent NFL\u200d status.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Left-wing feminist critics of 29-year-old NFL kicker Harrison Butker won&rsquo;t be too happy to hear about his new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Butker and the Cheifs agreed to terms adding four more years and $25.6 million on top of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-guard-members-in-dc-hospitalized-after-eating-substandard-food-others-found-metal-shavings-in-meals\/\" title=\"National Guard Members In DC Hospitalized After Eating \u2018Substandard\u2019 Food, Others Found Metal Shavings In Meals\">current contract<\/a>, with $17.8 million of guaranteed money included, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-agrees-to-terms-on-contract-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The deal makes Butker the highest-paid kicker in the NFL at $6.4 million per year.<\/p>\n<p>Butker has become a valuable member of the Chief&rsquo;s roster since joining in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>He&rsquo;s contributed to many important victories, including a record-setting 57-yard field goal to defeat the San Francisco 49ers in February.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>But not everyone is a fan of Butker.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, due to his traditional view of marriage and gender roles, many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walsh-many-on-the-left-truly-want-their-political-opponents-to-die-the-reaction-to-limbaughs-passing-proves-that\/\" title=\"WALSH: Many On The Left Truly Want Their Political Opponents To Die. The Reaction To Limbaugh\u2019s Passing Proves That.\">left-wing voices<\/a> have sought to have him canceled and kicked off the team.<\/p>\n<p>Butker&rsquo;s views were brought to the forefront during a speech he gave at Benedictine College, a Catholic university, in May.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JS7RIKSaCc?si=ODpIeO8XduW2T38X\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&ldquo;For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you,&rdquo; he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/harrison-butkers-speech-real-reason-women-raged\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;How many of you are sitting here now about to cross this stage and are thinking about all the promotions and titles you are going to get in your career? Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I can tell you that my beautiful wife, Isabelle, would be the first to say that her life truly started when she began living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Catholic audience was certainly pleased with Butker&rsquo;s words and could be heard clapping enthusiastically after he was finished.<\/p>\n<p>But not everyone was quite so enthused.<\/p>\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/kc-chiefs-fire-harrison-butker-154028688.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall&amp;guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2VzdGVybmpvdXJuYWwuY29tLw&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANkgkWEWqdawMMAesoHxcLsOlV1looYdUF6XtBTHZWwxvi9qbwim2b8gDJYjjJm0Tzoy94wIqDhJ4uHaHhqgcFe24nvP9ncsVDJZRmIdRQmxf20mgmZGpOPUnZA3FGmlHtaD4XFVmDgeSlAqlhmxinr8BhmL7QU9_Lcf7EWkxgeZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local journalist&rsquo;s Op-Ed<\/a> called for Butker to be fired over his Christian views and to be replaced by a woman in the kicker&rsquo;s spot.<\/p>\n<p>The NFL quickly came out and condemned Butker&rsquo;s opinion, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nfl-throws-conservative-chiefs-star-bus-commencement-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one spokesperson saying<\/a>, &ldquo;His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During the 2024 ESPY Awards, Tennis star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/conservative-nfl-star-harrison-butker-attacked-stage-espns-espys-awards-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serena Williams made a point to attack Butker<\/a>, joking women&rsquo;s sports &ldquo;don&rsquo;t need&rdquo; or want him as a viewer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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On Monday, Butker and the Chiefs finalized a deal that adds four years and $25.6 million to his existing contract, which includes $17.8 million in guaranteed money, as reported by the NFL. This agreement makes Butker the highest-paid kicker in the league, earning $6.4 million annually. Since joining the team in 2017, he has proven to be an essential player for the Chiefs, contributing significantly to key victories such as a record-setting 57-yard field goal against the San Francisco 49ers in February.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone supports Butker; many left-wing commentators have called for him to be canceled due to his traditional views on marriage and gender roles. His opinions gained attention during a speech at Benedictine College, a Catholic institution, where he addressed female graduates by acknowledging their achievements while suggesting that many would prioritize marriage and motherhood over career ambitions. He stated that his wife Isabelle believes her life truly began when she embraced her role as a wife and mother.<\/p>\n<p>While this message resonated positively with his Catholic audience\u2014who applauded enthusiastically\u2014not all reactions were favorable. A local journalist wrote an Op-Ed demanding Butker&#8217;s dismissal from the team in favor of hiring a woman for his position. The NFL responded swiftly by denouncing Butker&#8217;s views through a spokesperson who emphasized that they do not reflect those of the organization and reiterated their commitment to inclusion within the league.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2024 ESPY Awards, tennis star Serena Williams also criticized Butker&#8217;s stance humorously suggesting that women&#8217;s sports neither need nor want him as an audience member<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2319644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Harrison-Butker.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5991,37268,34523,37270,37269],"class_list":["post-2319643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-chiefs","tag-contract-update","tag-harrison-butker","tag-nfl-news","tag-womens-issues"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Harrison-Butker.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2319643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2319643\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2319644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2319643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2319643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2319643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}