Joe Burrow's Contract With the Cincinnati Bengals: A Comprehensive Overview

Initial Four-Year Deal

After being selected first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow signed a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. This contract reportedly included a signing bonus of $40 million and a total value of $219,010,000.

Five-Year, $275 Million Extension

On September 9, 2023, Joe Burrow signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Bengals. This extension reportedly included a signing bonus of $40 million and a total value of $219,010,000.

Reports of a Four-Year, $36 Million Contract

According to some reports, Joe Burrow has also agreed to terms on a four-year, $36 million contract with the Bengals. However, the details of this contract have not been officially confirmed.

Comparison to Washington Defensive Player's Contract

It's worth noting that the drop-off from Burrow's rookie contract with the Bengals to that of a Washington defensive player is not significant. This suggests that the Bengals are still highly valuing Burrow and believe he is a key part of their franchise's future.