Joe Burrow reportedly agrees to richest contract in NFL history

[September 08, 2023]  Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reached a five-year, $275 million extension on Thursday, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history, according to multiple reports.
 
The deal includes $219 million in guarantees, according to ESPN. 

Burrow completed 68.3 percent of his passes last season and threw for 4,475 yards and a career-high 35 touchdowns in helping the Bengals go 12-4 and win the AFC North title. Cincinnati lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in the AFC title game.

The 26-year-old was the first overall pick by the Bengals in the 2020 draft. He started 10 games his rookie season and threw for 2,688 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Burrow was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2022 and has thrown for 11,774 yards, 82 touchdowns and 31 interceptions during his three-year career.

--Field Level Media

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