Joe Burrow’s Bengals have a tough few games coming up, starting with the Browns on Sunday. And if they somehow manage to win 3 out of 3. The Bengals will probably qualify for the playoffs after struggling to get moving this season. However, if they really want to do that, their guard, Cordell Volson, needs to step up.
He must protect Joe Burrow and let him play his natural game for the last 3 weeks. Failing to do so might end the Bengals season before they knock on the doors of the playoffs. Who knows, if Volson manages to help the Bengals get into the postseason, maybe they will reward him with a good contract after this season.
What is Cordell Volson’s net worth?
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As per Cordell Volson’s current contract, his net worth will probably be around $5.2M. Well, it’s not really bad for a player who still plays on his rookie contract. Yes, you heard that right. Volson has been a part of the Bengals since 2022, when they picked him up from North Dakota State. And to many people’s surprise, Volson was an instant hit in the left guard role. When rookies are supposed to take some time to settle into life in the NFL, Volson played 1107 offensive snaps.
Well, you have probably already guessed it. He led the Bengals snap count over any other player that season. However, this year, Volson has somewhat failed to impress. The 26-year-old has already allowed 5 sacks on Joe Burrow out of his 854 offensive snaps. And that’s not where Volson has struggled. The former fourth-rounder has conceded 7 penalties to add to the woes of the Bengals’ struggles in the O-line. Now, if anyone decides to look at his salary, maybe they will understand what he deserves in Cincinnati.
What is the Bengals’ Guard’s salary?
Playing on a 4-year $4.3M contract, Volson’s current deal will expire in 2026. This raises the question of whether the Bengals’ management will continue to support him after that. But before they even analyze Volson’s average annual salary of $1.1M, he needs to prove himself. And the best way to prove himself is by helping the Bengals qualify for the playoffs. Who knows, maybe they will decide to increase his base salary of $985,000 by reworking his contract.
Now, they also have a $1.1M cap hit they need to worry about. Volson not staying beyond 2026 could be a bit expensive for the Bengals. Well, right now, these are all questions. But the answers lie in the gridiron. If Volson manages to protect Joe Burrow from getting sacked. He may earn the admiration of Cincinnati. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to stay at Paycor Stadium beyond 2026.
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Can Cordell Volson redeem himself and secure Joe Burrow's protection, or is it time for a change?