Chiefs LB Nick Bolton Won't Talk Contract Extension 'Before Training Camp'

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton enters 2024 in the final season of his current contract. While Bolton should be a priority for the Chiefs, there have been reportedly no discussions between the two sides.

Bolton indicated he's not very confident of a deal coming together before training camp at the very earliest.

Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Speaking to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, Bolton gave his thoughts on negotiations and if a deal is imminent before training camp.

"Honestly, no, I don't want to talk extension before training camp," Bolton replied. "We have one goal in mind right now, and that’s being the first team to ever win three Super Bowls in a row. That’s our mindset. I’ll let my contract handle itself after our season.

"I want to just go out there and play the best football I can play. I’m hoping at the end of the year, we can say we’re the first team ever to win three in a row."

Does not having a long-term deal change Bolton's view or approach on the season at all? The former Missouri Tiger says yes.

"It just adds motivation to my mindset," Bolton said. "We all work our butts off our entire lives to make it to the NFL. Once you get there, it starts being about that second contract. It just adds extra motivation for me to go out there and be who I am. I’m not going to change who I am and what I do. I’m not going to change how I play or conduct myself in the locker room. I’m going to prepare with the same mentality. I’m going to try and be better at everything I do.

"Hopefully at the end of the year, whenever the appropriate time comes, we’ll talk contract after we achieve our goals as a team. I’m just trying to control what I can control. Injuries, contract, that’s not within my control. I’m just going to be who I am when I’m on the field."