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Bengals Boost Roster for 2025 Season Around Burrow

5/11/2025

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The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for an exciting 2025 NFL offseason, focused on bolstering their roster around star quarterback Joe Burrow. With Ja'Marr Chase securing a massive four-year, $161 million extension and undrafted free agent Payton Thorne stepping in as backup QB, the team is also embracing fresh talent like defensive tackle Dante Barnett.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for an exciting 2025 NFL offseason, focused on bolstering their roster around star quarterback Joe Burrow. With Ja'Marr Chase securing a massive four-year, $161 million extension and undrafted free agent Payton Thorne stepping in as backup QB, the team is also embracing fresh talent like defensive tackle Dante Barnett.