Amidst these contract negotiations, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow recently made a statement on ESPN that has sparked speculation about the team's future. Burrow praised the Philadelphia Eagles for their ability to manage their salary cap effectively. "The Eagles are paying everybody," Burrow said. "That seems like the way. Whatever they're doing."

Quarterback Joe Burrow, who has been paid what he deserves, said last week that the Bengals “ have the cap space to get it done” with the team’s best players who currently are in line for new contract: receiver Ja’Marr Chase,