CINCINNATI -- The ink is dried on the biggest contract in Bengals history. And the main principal played a key role in getting the deal finished.
Quarterback Joe Burrow officially signed his five-year contract extension Saturday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal is worth up to $275 million, with $219.01 million guaranteed. Along with his agent, Brian Ayrault, and the Cincinnati front office group spearheaded by executive vice president Katie Blackburn, Burrow was part of the discussions in an effort to make sure Cincinnati could sign and retain key players in future years.