Joe Burrow's new Cincinnati Bengals deal makes him highest-paid NFL quarterback
Joe Burrow's five-year contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals worth a reported $275 million makes him the highest-paid quarterback in the National Football League, paying him an average of $55M per season.
Burrow's reported deal includes $219.01 million of guaranteed money. He is entering his fourth season with the Bengals, which are preparing to open the 2023 season against the Browns in Cleveland.
The news came just moments after the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2023 NFL season.
Social media reactions to Burrow's record deal, including from the Bengals' official account:
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 8, 2023
How we all feel right about now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/CheIKvxVqu
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 8, 2023
Epic timing to announce this deal.
Joe Burrow becomes the highest paid player in NFL history. https://t.co/hoZyGyreZM— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) September 8, 2023
Joe Burrow follows the five-year model that the other quarterbacks got. He also gets the AAV and the guaranteed money that he earned.
A win win deal for both sides. The Bengals get Burrow.— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) September 8, 2023
A record deal: Joe Burrow has reached agreement with the Bengals on an 5-year, $275 million extension that includes $219.01 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6GttDs7zk6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2023
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Sources: The #Bengals and star QB Joe Burrow have a huge new deal, as he’s set to be the new highest paid QB in the NFL. Right before the season, Burrow and Cincy get their long-awaited deal.
He gets his 5-year, $275M deal. pic.twitter.com/UYCDVsK3Sc— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 8, 2023
Bengals, QB Joe Burrow agree to new 5-year, $275M deal.
(via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/ztuMh5xkNu— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2023
Highest-paid QBs in the NFL in new money average per year:
1. Joe Burrow: $55M
2. Justin Herbert: $52.5M
3. Lamar Jackson: $52M
4. Jalen Hurts: $51M
5. Aaron Rodgers: $49M
6. Kyler Murray: $46.1M
7. Deshaun Watson: $46M
8. Patrick Mahomes: $45M
9. Josh Allen: $43M
T-10. Daniel…— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 8, 2023
One day after Nick Bosa became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history with a 5-year, $170M extension, Joe Burrow becomes the highest paid player in NFL history with a $275 million deal.
WME Sports negotiated both deals, meaning $445 million worth of contracts in 24… https://t.co/ZPDGauFrvA— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2023
The expectation was always that Burrow’s deal would get done. It was viewed as “inevitable” in the building.
Now, the focus is on Tee Higgins. He’s their third best player and an irreplaceable piece of the offense.— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) September 8, 2023
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