Joe Burrow, the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, has signed a record-breaking contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The four-year, $36 million deal includes a $23.9 million signing bonus and $24.8 million in guaranteed money.
The deal is the largest ever for a rookie quarterback and is a huge win for Burrow and the Bengals. Burrow, who won the Heisman Trophy last season while playing for LSU, was widely expected to be the first overall pick in the draft.
Despite the huge contract, Burrow has denied that the negotiations were a distraction for him. He said that he was focused on football and was not worried about the negotiations. He also said that he was happy to have the deal done so he could focus on football and getting ready for the upcoming season.
Burrow’s agent, Ryan Tollner, said that the negotiations were “smooth and professional” and that both sides were happy with the outcome. He also said that Burrow was not distracted by the negotiations and that he was focused on football.
The Bengals are hoping that Burrow can turn their fortunes around after several years of poor performance. They have not made the playoffs since 2015 and have not won a playoff game since 1990.
Burrow is expected to be the starter for the Bengals this season and is expected to bring some much-needed excitement to the team. He has already shown that he is a leader on and off the field and is ready to take on the challenge of leading the Bengals back to the playoffs.
The signing of Burrow is a huge win for both him and the Bengals. He will now have the opportunity to prove himself as an NFL quarterback and help lead the Bengals back to the playoffs. With his record-breaking contract, there is no doubt that he will be motivated to succeed and make the most of his opportunity.
