Bengals’ Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL as he agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension on Thursday, reports claim.

The contract includes more than $219 million guaranteed.

The deal, which will pay Burrow an average of $55 million a year, puts him ahead of other top quarterbacks in the league who signed new contracts in the offseason.

“This is where I want to be my whole career. You’ve seen what the front office has done and what (coach) Zac (Taylor) has done in their time here. I’m a small part of that. I’m excited to be a part of that. And we have great people in the locker room that grind every day, that are excited to go and showcase their talents and excited to go and do it in the city of Cincinnati.”, Burrow said couple of days ago.

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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

The quarter back has led the Bengals to two straight AFC North titles and a Super Bowl after the 2021 season, a 23-20 loss to the Rams.