Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, signed a record-breaking five-year contract extension, becoming the highest-paid player in NFL history..

“Burrow couldn't carry the Bengals to the playoffs last year, but he led the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns. In his two other healthy campaigns, Cincinnati has reached the AFC title game. In Burrow's other two seasons, he's finished the year on injured reserve, and the Bengals have finished last in the AFC North.”