See Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's monster contract

NFL EXCLUSIVE BY: MANJIT BAURI SEPT 8, 2023

The world of NFL contract negotiations can often be as exhilarating as the action we see on the gridiron.

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Money tends to flow like a rapid river, and teams scramble to secure their star players in deals that could shape the league’s landscape for years.

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Yesterday, we witnessed a torrential downpour of cash, headlined by none other than Joe Burrow.

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The Cincinnati Bengals finalized a five-year, $275 million contract extension for Joe Burrow.

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The silence preceding the announcement only amplified the shockwaves it sent across the league.

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Burrow’s monumental deal was a clear sign of the high stakes involved in the world of NFL contracts.

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If Burrow’s deal is any indication, then the ceiling for QB contracts has been elevated, and the sky is the limit.

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