Bengals would wish historic haul to commerce Joe Burrow, NFL govt says

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For a 3rd consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals shall be on the surface wanting in when the NFL playoffs kick off.

Joe Burrow's future with the crew has been a subject of dialog because the Bengals come to phrases with the fact of one other season not going as deliberate.

The star quarterback recently made comments that seemingly fueled hypothesis about his standing with the franchise that chosen him first total six seasons in the past. He hinted that having fun with the sport was a precedence, saying he needed to "go have enjoyable [and] play soccer."

Amid the hypothesis, NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reported that a number of groups may pursue Burrow this offseason. Whereas it stays unlikely Cincinnati will deal the 29-year-old, any crew that does inquire about Burrow must be ready to fulfill a hefty asking worth.

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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals appears to go throughout a recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Photos)

An unnamed govt for an AFC crew informed CBS Sports it will take a historic haul of draft picks, mentioning "Ricky Williams-type commerce" compensation for the Bengals to think about a right away future with out Burrow. It took each choose, a complete of six picks, for the New Orleans Saints to get into place to draft Williams in 1999. New Orleans additionally despatched a first-round choose and a third-rounder to Washington.

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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals performs towards the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Financial institution Subject Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland,. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Photos)

One other govt prompt a few first-round draft picks as place to begin in negotiations.

"In all probability is dependent upon if a crew has a younger QB or gamers to supply, however think about they gained’t even reply the cellphone for those who don’t have at the very least two first-round picks, plus extra," an NFC entrance workplace govt informed the outlet. "Perhaps even three for those who’re not doing it with any gamers concerned."

Final week, Burrow tried to ease issues about his future in Cincinnati.

"I can’t see that. No." he responded when requested whether or not he may image himself in one other NFL crew's uniform in 2026. Nevertheless, a follow-up query about suiting up for an additional franchise in some unspecified time in the future later in his profession prompted a imprecise response from the star signal-caller.

"You consider numerous issues," he stated.

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Burrow and the Bengals reached an settlement on a long-term contract value $275 million in 2023. The deal made him one of many highest-paid gamers in NFL historical past. The contract additionally included a no-trade clause legitimate via 2029.