Controversial NFL kicker Harrison Butker's record contract extension

Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker, months after stirring debate with his remarks about women and Pride Month, is cashing in on a new deal. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.

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[TonyChin]

He’s only controversial because abc says so.

[mattdrummond]

Best kicker in the NFL gets paid....what's the story here again?

[maqzify]

ABC has really fell off. What is this reporting?

[johncrawford]

What's controversial? That he has a different view than the weirds and alphabet people?

[ArizonaSquatch]

He has a right to his own personal beliefs. He was speaking to the choir at a private Christian indoctrination facility. He didn't abuse anyone. I don't like his ideals, but he is allowed to have his statements. However archaic they might seem. He got rewarded for his on field activities.

[rafaelmorales]

Carolina Panthers messed up by cutting this man.

[sportsplato]

here come the childless cat ladies crying😂😂😂😂

[whoaitstu]

Rasheed Rice gets into fight at training camp You mean .. a football player getting into a fight during training camp shocking news at 11. Good lord.

[MileHile]

Fantastic. His compensation package should be replicated for all who work based on the value of their efforts. No school- including Benedictine- offers Mrs. courses nor degrees in birthing on command. As has been said to other pro ball players, he "should just keep kicking"...right?

[HimReal]

Calling for him to get released Tf? 😂😂

[carolynboatwright]

I totally agree with Harrison Butler and commend him for having the courage to speak out against the atrocious, un-Godly, liberal movement our country is experiencing. Well kicked!

[albertlopez]

Lol the media can not let it go. Why bring up the one thing they know about his past that offends them. He was ask in an intevew this week where he still stands. If you dont want to hear him speak why give him the mic and ask him. The media loves to see people upset. I said the same thing about Kaperkink the media did not have to show him kneeling. They love to upset people it makes for great ratings and more views. Made you guys look.

[aarontoalet]

Stories like this is why America is voting for Trump.

[RobertNewYork]

Good for him!! The media is sick, did you say 'polarizing comments'...you should be embarrassed

[CaptainChaooooos]

He was absolutely right. Good for him. Traditional values! Makes me like the Chiefs even more.

[nancyking]

The Best in the NFL
And he's Handsome too!

[rizzsc]

The chiefs should be fined for giving this guy money. They obviously showed they don’t care about us

[tpatrickl]

Karma will catch up him. Like there aren’t enough reasons already to hate the chiefs. He’s an inadequate man, weakness masquerading as strength.

[philchurch]

I hope the chief lose every game and don't make it to the Superbowl ever again.