Joe Burrow

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Bengals, QB Age: 26-304d Exp: 3 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2020 College: Louisiana State Agent(s): Brian Ayrault (WME Sports)
Breaking Down Joe Burrow's $275M Extension
He didn't take the hometown discount. They didn't skirt around the guarantee demands of a starting QB. Our deep dive into Joe Burrow's historic 5 year, $275M extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. READ ON

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  • Current Contract

    Joe Burrow signed a 5 year, $275,000,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $40,000,000 signing bonus, $219,010,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $55,000,000. In 2023, Burrow will earn a base salary of $1,010,000, a signing bonus of $40,000,000 and a roster bonus of $4,535,018, while carrying a cap hit of $19,515,043 and a dead cap value of $174,229,043.
    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $275,000,000
    Signing Bonus $40,000,000
    Average Salary $55,000,000
    Total Guarantees $219,010,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $146,510,000
    Free Agent: 2030 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Roster Option Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2023 Contract details by year 27 $1,010,000 $13,970,025 $4,535,018 - $19,515,043 $174,229,043 $45,545,018($45,545,018) $45,545,018
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $174,229,043 2023 Cap Savings: $-154,714,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $107,505,043 2023 Cap Savings: $-87,990,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $85,229,043 2024 Dead Cap: $89,000,000 2023 Cap Savings: $-65,714,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $18,505,043 2024 Dead Cap: $89,000,000 2023 Cap Savings: $1,010,000
    2024 Contract details by year 28 $10,714,000 $8,000,000 - $11,000,000 $29,714,000 $154,714,000 $65,714,000($111,259,018) $55,629,509
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $154,714,000 2024 Cap Savings: $-125,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $89,000,000 2024 Cap Savings: $-59,286,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $84,714,000 2025 Dead Cap: $70,000,000 2024 Cap Savings: $-55,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $19,000,000 2025 Dead Cap: $70,000,000 2024 Cap Savings: $10,714,000
    2025 Contract details by year 29 $25,250,000 $8,000,000 - $13,000,000 $46,250,000 $105,250,000 $35,250,000($146,509,018) $48,836,339
    Pre-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $105,250,000 2025 Cap Savings: $-59,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $70,000,000 2025 Cap Savings: $-23,750,000 Post-6/1 Release 2025 Dead Cap: $56,250,000 2026 Dead Cap: $49,000,000 2025 Cap Savings: $-10,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2025 Dead Cap: $21,000,000 2026 Dead Cap: $49,000,000 2025 Cap Savings: $25,250,000
    2026 Contract details by year 30 $25,250,000 $8,000,000 - $15,000,000 $48,250,000 $49,000,000 $35,250,000($181,759,018) $45,439,755
    Pre-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $49,000,000 2026 Cap Savings: $-750,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $49,000,000 2026 Cap Savings: $-750,000 Post-6/1 Release 2026 Dead Cap: $21,000,000 2027 Dead Cap: $28,000,000 2026 Cap Savings: $27,250,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2026 Dead Cap: $21,000,000 2027 Dead Cap: $28,000,000 2026 Cap Savings: $27,250,000
    2027 Contract details by year 31 $27,250,000 $8,000,000 - $17,000,000 $52,250,000 $28,000,000 $37,250,000($219,009,018) $43,801,804
    Pre-6/1 Release 2027 Dead Cap: $28,000,000 2027 Cap Savings: $24,250,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2027 Dead Cap: $28,000,000 2027 Cap Savings: $24,250,000 Post-6/1 Release 2027 Dead Cap: $21,000,000 2028 Dead Cap: $7,000,000 2027 Cap Savings: $31,250,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2027 Dead Cap: $21,000,000 2028 Dead Cap: $7,000,000 2027 Cap Savings: $31,250,000

    Potential Out: 2028, 5 yr, $219,009,018; $15,000,000 dead cap
    2028 Contract details by year 32 $35,500,000 - - $18,000,000 $53,500,000 $15,000,000 $40,500,000($259,509,018) $43,251,503
    Pre-6/1 Release 2028 Dead Cap: $15,000,000 2028 Cap Savings: $38,500,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2028 Dead Cap: $15,000,000 2028 Cap Savings: $38,500,000 Post-6/1 Release 2028 Dead Cap: $13,000,000 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2028 Cap Savings: $40,500,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2028 Dead Cap: $13,000,000 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2028 Cap Savings: $40,500,000
    2029 Contract details by year 33 $48,039,000 - $2,500,000 $18,000,000 $68,539,000 $2,000,000 $50,539,000($310,048,018) $44,292,574
    Pre-6/1 Release 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2029 Cap Savings: $66,539,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2029 Cap Savings: $66,539,000 Post-6/1 Release 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2030 Dead Cap: $0 2029 Cap Savings: $66,539,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2029 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2030 Dead Cap: $0 2029 Cap Savings: $66,539,000
    2030 Contract details by year 34 - - - $5,000,000 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2030 Dead Cap: $9,000,000 2030 Cap Savings: $0 Pre-6/1 Trade 2030 Dead Cap: $9,000,000 2030 Cap Savings: $0 Post-6/1 Release 2030 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Dead Cap: $9,000,000 2030 Cap Savings: $9,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2030 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Dead Cap: $9,000,000 2030 Cap Savings: $9,000,000
    2031 Contract details by year 35 - - - $3,000,000 $3,000,000 - -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2031 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Cap Savings: $3,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2031 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Cap Savings: $3,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2031 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Cap Savings: $3,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2031 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2031 Cap Savings: $3,000,000
    2032 Contract details by year 36 - - - $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - -
    Pre-6/1 Release 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Cap Savings: $1,000,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Cap Savings: $1,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2033 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Cap Savings: $1,000,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2032 Dead Cap: $0 2033 Dead Cap: $0 2032 Cap Savings: $1,000,000
    2030 Free Agent Year 37 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • $146.5M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2023 salary + 2024 salary/option bonus + 2025 salary/option bonus)
    • 2026 salary ($25.25M) & Option Bonus: $10M fully guarantee on the 5th league day of 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
    • $18.3M of 2027 salary fully guarantees on the 5th league day of 2026, fully $27.25M injury guaranteed at signing
    • Remaining $8.95M of 2027 salary + $10M option bonus fully guarantee on the 5th league day of 2027
    • 2024 Option Bonus: $55M
    • 2025 Option Bonus: $10M
    • 2026 Option Bonus: $10M
    • 2027 Option Bonus: $10M
    • 2028 Option Bonus: $5M
    • 2029 Roster Bonus: $5M (March 2029)
    • AFC Championship Win: $500,000
    • Super Bowl Win: $1.25M
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

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    2020-2024Entry Level

    Joe Burrow signed a 4 year, $36,190,137 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $23,880,100 signing bonus, $36,190,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,047,534. In 2023, Burrow will earn a base salary of $1,010,000, a signing bonus of $40,000,000 and a roster bonus of $4,535,018, while carrying a cap hit of $19,515,043 and a dead cap value of $174,229,043.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $36,190,137
    Signing Bonus $23,880,100
    Average Salary $9,047,534
    Total Guarantees $36,190,137
    Guaranteed at Signing $36,190,137
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $535,878 $23,880,100 - - - - $56,389 $24,472,367
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $780,000 - $1,475,006 - - - - $2,255,006
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $895,000 - $3,005,012 - - - - $3,900,012
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $1,010,000 $40,000,000 $4,535,018 - - - - $45,545,018
    4 seasons $3,220,878 $63,880,100 $9,015,036 - - - $56,389 $76,172,403
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $10,714,000 - - - - $55,000,000 - $65,714,000
    2025 Player Cash Earnings $25,250,000 - - - - $10,000,000 - $35,250,000
    2026 Player Cash Earnings $25,250,000 - - - - $10,000,000 - $35,250,000
    2027 Player Cash Earnings $27,250,000 - - - - $10,000,000 - $37,250,000
    2028 Player Cash Earnings $35,500,000 - - - - $5,000,000 - $40,500,000
    2029 Player Cash Earnings $48,039,000 - $2,500,000 - - - - $50,539,000
    $175,223,878 $63,880,100 $11,515,036 - - $90,000,000 $56,389 $340,675,403
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,220,878 $63,880,100 $9,015,036 - - - $56,389 $76,172,403

  • Transactions

    Sep 7 2023Signed a 5 year $275 million contract extension with Cincinnati (CIN)
    Apr 25 2023Cincinnati (CIN) exercised a $29.5M 5th-year option for 2024
    Jul 28 2020Signed a 4 year $36.1 million contract with Cincinnati (CIN)
    Apr 23 2020Drafted by Cincinnati (CIN): Round 1 (#1 overall)

  • 2023 Player Rankings

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Pass Att Pass Cmp Pass Cmp% Pass Yds Pass Yds/Gm Pass TD Pass INT Pass Rating Rush Att Rush Yds Rush TD Fum Prod Pts
    2023 CIN 4 4 4 242 222.0 151 87 57.6 728 182.00 2 2 69.08 8 3 0 1 31.42
    2022 CIN 16 16 15 1025 103.7 606 414 68.3 4475 279.69 35 12 100.78 75 257 5 6 350.7
    2021 CIN 16 16 16 1008 91.6 520 366 70.4 4611 288.19 34 14 108.26 40 118 2 5 314.24
    2020 CIN 10 10 10 709 65.6 404 264 65.3 2688 268.80 13 5 89.83 37 142 3 9 173.72
    Totals 46 46 45 2,984 - 1,681 1,131 67.3 12,502 271.78 84 33 - 160 520 10 21 870.08