Despite Leading Bengals to First Super Bowl in Over Two Decades, Joe Burrow Isn’t Their Highest Paid Player

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals is a unique professional and the finest offensive breakout star of the year in 2021. He’s also someone who was the highest-paid player earning a substantial sum of cash. However, it wasn’t until an LSU standout, also an ally of the quarterback steps into the fray, and joins the Cincinnati Bengals’ highest-paid athletes association.

Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase made his NFL debut in 2021, displaying an astounding feat of power on the field. He’s one such athlete who became hugely popular for a range of reasons, and he can add another to the list, being the highest-paid rookie in the franchise.

Bengals’ Big Money Acquisition: Ja’Marr Chase

Forbes recently revealed the signing sum of both Chase and Burrow. Both professionals entered the franchise as first-round draft picks; like Burrow, Chase became the highest-paid rookie in their respective years.

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Joe Burrow earned roughly $536,000 in salary last season and a signing bonus of $23.9 million. While Ja’Marr Chase received a $660,000 salary and a $19.8 million signing bonus in the year 2021.

According to Forbes, Chase has earned nearly $1 million through sponsorships, appearances, licensing, and memorabilia in the last year, having worked with brands such as Bose, Nike, Progressive, and Raising Cane’s.

The Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase Alchemy

In the past season, the duo of Chase & Burrow has sealed dominance in the NFL. Given that both are LSU standouts, they have had a good connection in the past, which has proven beneficial. Both athletes helped secure a national title in their college run.

The quarterback suffered a torn ACL in his rookie season, which made him out until the end. Although Burrow made an insane comeback in 2021, the Bengals signed Ja’Marr Chase, which immensely benefitted the team. The alliance helped the Bengals in winning their first AFC playoff game in 30+ years as they rallied towards the Super Bowl LVI.

Wideout Chase had 81 receptions for 1455 yards and 13 touchdowns in his rookie season. He made the Pro Bowl and was named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2021. On the other hand, quarterback Burrow has an incredible statistical record as well. The athlete completed 366 throws for a 70.4 percent completion rate, 19 interceptions, and 47 touchdowns. Chase was Burrow’s preferred target during their 2021 run.

Chase has no equal when it comes to enormous success and accomplishments, and aligning with his long-time friend Joe Burrow helps him perform better as an athlete. According to their contract agreements, both athletes will be with the Bengals for a long time, and fans are eager to see this heavenly duo back in action.

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