Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has made it clear: He’s open to adjusting his massive $275 million deal to free up cap space. His goal? To help the Bengals lock in long-term deals for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson. With major contracts on the line, Burrow’s willingness to sacrifice could reshape the Bengals’ future.<\/p>
In an interview on the Pardon My Take<\/em> podcast, Joe Burrow detailed how his five-year contract extension, signed in 2023, could be modified to create cap space. His focus? Helping the Bengals afford crucial extensions for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson.<\/p> “You could convert some of the money to a signing bonus, which will lower the cap hit,”<\/em> Burrow explained. “You can push some of the money to the back end of the contract. That lowers the cap hit. And then when you get to the back end of the contract, you can restructure it and convert it to a signing bonus. You can also just take less money.”<\/em><\/p>