Joe Burrow Inks Record-Breaking Extension with Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow Earns NFL's First $55 Million Average Annual Value Contract
$219 Million Guaranteed, Highest for Any NFL Quarterback
Joe Burrow, the star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has signed a groundbreaking five-year, $275 million extension with the team. The deal includes a staggering $219 million guaranteed, making Burrow the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.
The previous record for an average annual value (AAV) contract for an NFL quarterback was held by Patrick Mahomes at $45 million. Burrow's new deal surpasses that mark by a significant margin, setting him apart as the most valuable quarterback in the league.
Burrow's contract also includes a $238.8 million signing bonus, the largest in NFL history. The total guaranteed value of $219 million is also an NFL record, surpassing the previous mark set by Deshaun Watson in 2022.
Burrow's ascent to the top of the NFL has been meteoric. After a standout career at Louisiana State University, he was drafted by the Bengals with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
In just three seasons with the Bengals, Burrow has led the team to the Super Bowl, earning Pro Bowl and Comeback Player of the Year honors along the way. His exceptional play and leadership have made him a fan favorite in Cincinnati and a feared opponent around the league.
With this new contract, Burrow and the Bengals are poised for continued success in the years to come. The young quarterback is entering his prime, and the team has a strong supporting cast around him.
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