Joe Burrow Urges Bengals to Retain Key Players, Open to Contract Restructure

The Bengals quarterback is pushing for the team to keep its core intact, including stars like Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, as critical offseason decisions loom.

Joe Burrow expressed his willingness to restructure his five-year, $275 million contract to help the Bengals retain key players, including Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson.
Burrow emphasized the need to keep the team's core together and urged the organization to act quickly, citing the team's available cap space and the players' shared desire to stay in Cincinnati.
Wide receiver Tee Higgins, one of the top impending free agents, has already played on the franchise tag, while Ja'Marr Chase is seeking a long-term extension after a record-breaking season.
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks in 2024, is entering the final year of his contract and has indicated he wants an extension or a trade.
The Bengals, coming off a 9-8 season and missing the playoffs for the second straight year, face significant challenges in balancing cap space and improving their roster for 2025.