Bengals would need historic haul to trade Joe Burrow, NFL executive says
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For the third season in a row, Cincinnati Bengals He’ll be on the outside looking in when the NFL playoffs begin.
Joe Burrow’s future with the team has been up for debate as the Bengals face the reality that another season hasn’t gone as planned.
Star The quarterback recently made statements This apparently sparked speculation about his status on the team that first selected him six seasons ago. He said he “just wanted to go have fun”, implying that enjoying the game was a priority. [and] play football.”
Amid speculation, NFL Insider Jonathan Jones reported that multiple teams could pursue Burrow this summer. While it’s unlikely Cincinnati will sign the 29-year-old, any team exploring Burrow should be prepared to face a high price.
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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 14, 2025 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
An unnamed manager of the AFC team said: CBS Sports It would take a historic draft pick citing “Ricky Williams-type trade” compensation for the Bengals to consider a Burrow-less near future. The New Orleans Saints had to go through every pick to land Williams in 1999, six total. New Orleans also sent a first-round pick and a third-round pick to Washington.
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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals plays against the Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2025 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Another executive suggested several first-round draft picks as a starting point for negotiations.
“It probably depends on a young QB or players the team can offer, but imagine if you don’t have at least two first-round picks plus more they won’t even answer the phone,” one NFC front office executive said. “If you’re not doing it with any players involved, maybe even three.”
Last week, Burrow tried to allay concerns about his future in Cincinnati.
“I can’t see that. No.” replied When asked if he could imagine himself playing for another NFL team in 2026. However, a question about playing for another team later in his career prompted the star signal caller to give a vague answer.
“You think about a lot of things,” he said.
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Burrow and the Bengals agreed to a long-term contract worth $275 million in 2023. The deal made him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history. The contract also included a trade ban clause valid until 2029.
The Bengals will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday before closing out the season in Cleveland against the Browns in Week 18.
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