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Burrow Says He’s Staying Long Haul After Warning

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Burrow Commits Long-term

Russell Wilson warned that Joe Burrow could leave the Bengals if the team disappoints this season.
Burrow replied on the Bengals’ website, saying he is “here for the long haul.”
Cincinnati began 2026 with a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, and Burrow threw 254 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 89.5 rating.
The Bengals have missed the playoffs three straight years despite Burrow’s five-year, $275 million contract signed September 2023.

Summary

Chase Signs Extension

The Bengals granted wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and wide receiver Tee Higgins multi-million-dollar extensions in March 2025.
Cincinnati acquired nose tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants to improve a defense that allowed 147.1 yards per game.
The Bengals finished last in rushing yards allowed (147.1 per game) in 2025, prompting a defensive overhaul.
Quarterback Joe Burrow’s three-month 2025 injury contributed to the team’s 6-11 record and missing the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the Cowboys, owned by Jerry Jones (who bought the team for $150 million in 1989), finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs, ending a decade that had delivered three Super Bowls and ever-growing payrolls. The league’s later contract disputes, seen in the Bengals’ high-value quarterback agreements, trace back to the Cowboys’ 1990s spending surge.

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Burrow Commits Long-term

Russell Wilson warned that Joe Burrow could leave the Bengals if the team disappoints this season.
Burrow replied on the Bengals’ website, saying he is “here for the long haul.”
Cincinnati began 2026 with a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, and Burrow threw 254 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 89.5 rating.
The Bengals have missed the playoffs three straight years despite Burrow’s five-year, $275 million contract signed September 2023.

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