Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals have no plans to trade their star quarterback Joe Burrow, despite speculation and interest from other teams. If a trade were to happen, it would require an extremely high offer, possibly including multiple first-round draft picks. This kind of trade would compare to some of the biggest in NFL history.
Key Facts
- Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, is not being considered for trade by the team.
- Speculation arose after Burrow made comments about wanting to enjoy playing, leading to rumors about his future.
- An unnamed NFL executive mentioned a potential trade would require at least two first-round picks, possibly more.
- In 2020, the Miami Dolphins reportedly offered four first-round picks for Burrow, but the Bengals declined.
- Comparisons were made to the Deshaun Watson trade, where three first-round, two second-round, and one third-round picks were given by the Browns to the Texans.
- Franchise quarterbacks like Burrow rarely get traded, and when they do, it involves hefty compensation.
- Past trades for quarterbacks like Russell Wilson and Matthew Stafford involved multiple high-value draft picks and players.
