Burrow Nfl Contract

Joe Burrow Signs Mega 5-Year NFL Contract

$27.5 Million Annual Salary Makes Burrow Highest-Paid Player

Deal Includes $40 Million Signing Bonus and $219 Million Guaranteed

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has signed a groundbreaking 5-year, $275 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history on an annual basis. The massive deal, confirmed by CBS Sports HQ Senior Insider Josina Anderson, includes a $40 million signing bonus, $219.01 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $55 million.

The contract extension secures Burrow's future with the Bengals and rewards his stellar performance that led the team to Super Bowl LVI in 2022. In 2024, Burrow is expected to earn a base salary of $5.5 million, with his salary increasing to $6.5 million in 2025 and $7.5 million in 2026.

Burrow's contract surpasses the previous record held by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who signed a 5-year, $230 million deal in 2022. The Bengals' commitment to Burrow reflects his value to the team and their belief in his ability to lead them to future success.