Bengals QB Joe Burrow Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Player with $275 Million Deal Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Stephanie Meneses CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal.