The 2023 NFL season started Thursday, but the Cincinnati Bengals had more than just this year in mind.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow agreed to a contract extension for five years and $275 million. The deal features $219.01 million in guarantees and makes him the highest-paid player in league history.
Burrow's existing contract was set to expire after the 2024 campaign, so this is a move that will impact the salary cap down the line and secures the long-term future of the franchise quarterback.
Over The Cap lists the Bengals with $180.