Bengals Tweak Joe Burrow's Contract — Here's Why
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals changed Joe Burrow’s contract to create $10 million in salary cap space. This adjustment helps the team manage money after trading for defensive player Dexter Lawrence II. Burrow signed a large contract extension in 2023 and remains optimistic about the team’s future.Key Facts
- Joe Burrow is the Bengals’ quarterback and was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
- The Bengals lost Super Bowl LVI in February 2022 and missed playoffs the past three seasons.
- Burrow missed many games due to injuries, including turf toe last year.
- The Bengals traded their 2026 first-round draft pick to get defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II.
- The team restructured Burrow’s contract to free up $10 million in salary cap space.
- Burrow signed a five-year, $275 million extension in September 2023.
- Burrow said the 2026 Bengals roster is the most talented he’s been part of.
- The Bengals will start their 2026 season on September 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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