Agrees to contract restructure
Burrow agreed to a restructured contract Tuesday, creating $10 million in cap space for the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Burrow very likely converted a sizable chunk of his $25.25 million salary for 2026 into a bonus. The two-time Comeback Player of the Year has four years remaining on his current five-year, $275 million deal and is tied with a handful of other quarterbacks for second in AAV at $55 million a season, behind Dak Prescott's $60 million per year. Burrow has missed a combined 16 games to injuries over the past three seasons, but during a 2024 season in which he started all 17 regular-season contests, he led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and passing touchdowns (43).
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Samaje Perine
Backing up Brown
Perine is listed as the No. 2 RB behind Chase Brown on the Bengals' unofficial depth chart.
Joe Burrow
Optimistic heading into 2026
Burrow said on teammate Ja'Marr Chase's (knee) podcast that the quarterback has high hopes for the Bengals in 2026 after the team's offseason personnel changes, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports Thursday.
Ja'Marr Chase
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Chase (knee) was present but not suited up at Wednesday's practice, Gabi Sorrentino of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports.
Tee Higgins
No practice Wednesday
Higgins (heel) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Gesicki
Poised to bounce back
Gesicki is slated to be the Bengals' top pass-catching tight end to begin the 2026 season.
Chase Brown
Primed for increased role
Brown is looking forward to an elevated role in the Bengals offense in 2026, Landon Belote of SI.com reports.
Tee Higgins
Dealing with heel injury
Higgins is tending to a heel contusion, but coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that it isn't considered to be a major concern ahead of Week 1, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Ja'Marr Chase
To be limited this week
Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (knee) will be a limited participant in practice this week, and he "feels good about" where the wide receiver stands, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Dohnte Meyers
Makes Bengals' roster
Meyers has made the Bengals' initial 53-man roster, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Colbie Young
One catch in preseason finale
Young brought in one of three targets for nine yards in the Bengals' 30-13 preseason win over the Eagles on Friday.