Cincinnati Bengals restructure Joe Burrow contract
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The Cincinnati Bengals have restructured quarterback Joe Burrow’s contract to create about $10 million in additional salary cap space, the team confirmed this week. The adjustment spreads a portion of Burrow’s base salary over the final three years of his current deal, which runs through 2029, following his five-year, $275 million extension signed in 2023. The move comes after Cincinnati acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants and signed him to a one-year, $28 million extension, tightening cap flexibility. The Bengals are now focusing on extensions for key 2023 draft picks still on rookie contracts, including Myles Murphy and Dax Hill.
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Timeline
- 2023 Burrow signs five-year $275m extension
- 2023 Bengals draft Murphy, Brown, Battle, Turner, Hill
- Week 2, 2025 Burrow suffers turf toe injury
- Late November 2025 Burrow returns from injury absence
- 2025 season Burrow throws 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns
- Earlier this offseason Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence
- Earlier this offseason Lawrence signs one-year $28m extension
- This week Bengals restructure Burrow contract for cap
Why it matters
The Bengals' move to free up cap space means they're planning for the future. They're looking to extend contracts of key players like Murphy and Hill. This could mean a stronger team and more exciting games for fans. Check out their performance in the upcoming season.
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