Joe Burrow contract details: Bengals pay hefty signing bonus to rookie

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Joe Burrow contract details: Bengals pay hefty signing bonus to rookie image

Joe Burrow has agreed to terms on a four-year, $36 million contract with the Bengals, according to reports.

The Bengals later tweeted a gif of the quarterback dancing, appearing to confirm the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft was now under contract.

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Burrow's deal is believed to include a $23.9 million signing bonus and he is the last of the top five picks from this year's draft to agree a rookie contract with the franchise that selected them. Chase Young has signed with Washington, Jeff Okudah signed with the Lions, Andrew Thomas signed with the Giants and Tua Tagovailoa signed with the Dolphins.

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The Bengals drafted Burrow with the first overall pick back in April and they will hope the former LSU QB can turn around their fortunes, with the franchise having not won a playoff game in three decades.

Burrow won the Heisman Trophy last season having led LSU to a national title, breaking numerous records along the way, including throwing 60 touchdowns - an all-time leading mark in the NCAA.

Joe Burrow contract details

Burrow signed a 4-year contract worth a total of $36 million. His deal includes a $23.9 million signing bonus, and will be fully guaranteed. His contract has a fifth-year option available. His annual salary in total cash will $9,047,534. Although that number is heavily influenced by his large signing bonus. He becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

YEAR Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap
2020 $610,000 $5,970,025 $6,580,025 $36,190,137
2021 $2,255,006 $5,970,025 $8,225,031 $29,610,112
2022 $3,900,012 $5,970,025 $9,870,037 $21,385,081
2023 $5,545,019 $5,970,025 $11,515,044 $11,515,044

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