Bengals Lock Up Joe Burrow with Historic Contract Extension

Quarterback Signs 5-Year, $275 Million Deal

Sep 09 2023 at 1100 AM

The Cincinnati Bengals have made a bold move to secure their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future, signing Joe Burrow to a contract extension that will keep him in the Queen City through the 2029 season.

The blockbuster deal, reportedly worth $275 million over five years, includes a $40 million signing bonus and makes Burrow the highest-paid player in the NFL on an annual basis.

Burrow, 26, has emerged as one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the league since being drafted first overall by the Bengals in 2020. In three seasons, he has led Cincinnati to back-to-back AFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl appearance in 2022.

The Bengals' commitment to Burrow underscores their belief in his ability to lead them to their first Super Bowl title since 1989. With a high-octane offense that also features wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals are poised to make another run at the Lombardi Trophy in the years to come.

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