Everybody expects Cincinnati Bengals superstar Joe Burrow to receive a hefty new contract soon. The Bengal quarterback has lived up to expectations so far as the team’s No. 1 overall pick in 2020. Burrow led Cincinnati to back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship for the first time in franchise history. That included a victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 that sent them to their first Super Bowl since the 1988 season.
On Tuesday, Burrow spoke to the media and discussed his contract situation. He provided a telling update on the process: “I’m involved. It’s in the works.” He added that contract talks aren’t something he likes to have played out through the media.
Joe Burrow on extension talks: "I'm involved. It's in the works. That's not something I like to play out in the media."
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 16, 2023
Everyone has seemingly been on the same page about this. While there was some bluster about his contract’s impact on everyone else, Burrow also quelled those rumors. The Bengal star said he intended to keep other stars around, most likely referring to wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Burrow on the big picture: "Whenever you have guys on the team that need to be paid, that's on your mind. It's a focal point."
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) May 16, 2023
Through his first 42 games, Joe Burrow has thrown for 11,774 yards, 82 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions. He has completed 68.2 percent of his passes as well. Last season, Burrow threw for 4,475 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. In the NFL Playoffs, Burrow has thrown for 1,826 yards, completed 67.33 percent of his passes, and thrown nine touchdowns and four interceptions.
The NFL world had much to say about the significant Joe Burrow contract update.
Comrade Joe https://t.co/9yIfhOZj6m
— Hunter (@Hunter_DJD) May 16, 2023
I’m telling ya the WR core staying for the long run https://t.co/ms7Zk1Bkd7
— Ol’ Misunderstood (@Little_McGeorge) May 16, 2023
I feel it in my bones that Joe Burrow is going to take a discount. https://t.co/XTMJkDpyuH
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) May 16, 2023
Been saying this for years now. Joe could easily be the highest paid player in NFL history, but having a good team around him is more important to him. Wish more guys were like that. #Geauxt https://t.co/eWhbCor3hK
— Detective Derry (@DerryMoves) May 16, 2023
This is how Tom Brady won so many titles. They could pay other guys to have a better chance. I love Burrow so much. https://t.co/0jSRZfDMpd
— Justin Bauerle (@justinbauerle) May 16, 2023
Great News For Cin Fans https://t.co/eU2dcvKA24
— Robert Butler@723 (@RButler723) May 16, 2023
