Burrow Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Quarterback

Cincinnati Bengals Signal-Caller Inks Record-Breaking Deal

$275 Million Extension Makes Burrow Highest-Paid Player in the NFL

In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals have made Joe Burrow the highest-paid quarterback in the league. Burrow signed a five-year, $275 million extension on the opening night of the 2023 NFL season, surpassing the previous record set by Deshaun Watson.

The Bengals' hefty investment in Burrow reflects his meteoric rise to stardom. Drafted first overall in 2020, Burrow led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in his second season, solidifying his status as one of the league's brightest young stars.

Burrow's new contract puts him atop the NFL's highest-paid players, a list that includes fellow quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Aaron Rodgers. The Bengals' move is a clear statement of their commitment to building a championship team around Burrow for years to come.