Jul 28, 2020
Report: Bengals sign first overall pick Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed Heisman Trophy winner and first overall pick Joe Burrow, according to multiple reports. The LSU quarterback has agreed to a fully guaranteed, four-year deal worth $36 million with a $23.9 million signing bonus.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have signed Heisman Trophy winner and first overall pick Joe Burrow, according to multiple reports.
The LSU quarterback has agreed to a fully guaranteed, four-year deal worth $36 million with a $23.9 million signing bonus.
The #Bengals have agreed to terms with No. 1 overall pick QB Joe Burrow on his fully guaranteed, four-year, $36-million contract with a $23.9M signing bonus. Every top 5 pick is now under contract.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2020
Shortly after news of the deal broke, the team seemingly confirmed the deal with a GIF.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 28, 2020
A native of Ames, IA, Burrow led the Tigers to an undefeated 2019 and its first national championship since 2007.
In 15 games, Burrow threw for 5,671 yards on 402-for-527 passing with 60 touchdowns and six interceptions.
The last time the Bengals drafted with the first overall selection was 2003 when they took USC QB Carson Palmer.