AFC Notes: Rashawn Slater Contract Details, Jamal Adams, George Karlaftis, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

AFC Notes: Rashawn Slater Contract Details, Jamal Adams, George Karlaftis, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders
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Broncos

Broncos QB Bo Nix commented on being ranked in the league’s top one hundred players, but has the motivation to be the best player in the world, adding he won’t stop until he knows he has tried his best to get to the top of the list.

“I think it’s obviously a cool honor, because that’s [what] your peers think — [the] guys you play,” Nix said, via the team’s official website. “At the same time, just the way I think, the way I am motivated, I want to continue to get higher [on the list]. Not even for the ranking. It doesn’t really matter what you’re ranked, it’s just an internal standard that I have that I want to be the best in the world. I know there are a lot of guys that I’m competing for that with. I’m not going to stop until I at least give it my best try.”

“I just want to continue to show these guys that I’m willing to work, and find every which way we can to find wins and find every which way for me to get better,” Nix added. “I know I have a lot of growth left, a lot to be done, but these guys are going to help me get there. We’re just out here just kind of sharpening each other, going best-on-best and just finding ways to make each other better. It’s fun.”

  • Mike Klis of 9News reports Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is not participating in team periods for the second-straight day, but he mentions both sides are on the same page about his contract situation.
  • Denver HC Sean Payton said S Drew Sanders‘ injury was to his ligament, not a tendon, and he will be out four to six weeks. (Chris Tomasson)

Chargers

  • Per Pro Football Talk, the following is a full breakdown of the contract of Chargers LT Rashawn Slater, which made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in league history.
  • The contract includes a $29 million signing bonus; a fully guaranteed $7 million roster bonus, and $2 million base salary in 2025.
  • A fully guaranteed $7 million offseason roster bonus and $11 million base salary in 2026.
  • $26 million base salary in 2027 that is guaranteed for injury at signing and becomes fully guaranteed in March 2026.
  • $23.290 million base salary in 2028, $10 million of which is guaranteed for injury at signing and becomes fully guaranteed in March 2027.
  • And in 2029, a $7 million offseason roster bonus and a $20.750 million base salary.
  • Slater said he’s been dealing with a blister on his foot that needed to be carved out. He tried to practice during the first two days of camp but has decided to sit out after that. (Daniel Popper)

Chiefs

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo praised the growth of DE George Karlaftis, noting that he has grown into a cornerstone player for the franchise.

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