Overview

• His 2025 compensation rises from about $16 million to $30 million after a months-long contract standoff.
• ESPN reports the revision lacks a no-tag clause, allowing Cincinnati to consider a 2026 franchise tag at roughly $34.8 million.
• For cap management, the agreement adds a void year and increases his 2025 cap number by about $3 million, with a reported $1 million playoff/snap incentive.
• Head coach Zac Taylor said the resolution provides peace of mind as the team turns fully to Week 1 preparation.
• Together with new deals for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Cincinnati has committed roughly $306 million to three cornerstone players this offseason.