Burrow, of course, is an MVP finalist after he led the league in yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) while throwing just nine interceptions. Well-known organization ineptitude and fired coaches explain the playoff miss, to go very light on the obvious here.

The Cincinnati Bengals are all hands on deck to make sure the disaster that was the 2024 season doesn’t repeat itself next year. In what was arguably the best season of star quarterback Joe Burrow’s career performance-wise,

Burrow is the only finalist for the 2024 AP Most Valuable Player Award to not be associated with a playoff team.

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to open contract negotiations again with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who likely is seeking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Chase, 24, is entering the final season of his rookie deal and is coming off a season in which he won the receivers' triple crown,

After not being able to agree on a new deal ahead of last season, the Bengals and Chase will now resume negotiations. Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Bengals. After not getting a long-term deal done last summer,

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's