Joe Burrow Contract

Joe Burrow Signs Record-Breaking Contract with Bengals

Five-Year, $275 Million Deal Makes Him Highest-Paid Player in NFL

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has signed a historic contract extension with the team, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. The five-year deal, which was announced on September 9, 2023, is worth $275 million and includes a $40 million signing bonus.

Burrow's contract includes $219.01 million in guaranteed money, the most ever guaranteed to an NFL player. The contract also includes a no-trade clause and a $50 million roster bonus due in March 2024. With an annual average value of $55 million, Burrow surpasses Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert as the highest-paid player in the league.

Burrow's new contract is a testament to his exceptional talent and leadership. In just two seasons with the Bengals, he has led the team to consecutive AFC Championship Games, including a Super Bowl appearance in 2022. Burrow has also established himself as one of the most prolific passers in the NFL, setting several franchise records and earning Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and 2022.

The Bengals are thrilled to have secured Burrow's long-term future with the team. The contract extension ensures that one of the brightest young stars in the NFL will remain in Cincinnati for years to come. Burrow is expected to lead the Bengals to even greater heights in the years to come, making the investment well worth it for the franchise.