The Cincinnati Bengals made the biggest move of the new league year, as they have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. on a four-year, $64.09 million deal that includes over $31 million as a signing bonus, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. The contract is front-loaded, according to NFL Media, and the signing bonus is the largest ever given to an offensive lineman.
“I’m super thankful for the opportunity to carry on my father’s legacy and be a left tackle,” Brown told NFL Media in a statement. “It was important to be able to play that position and play for a winning team and a winning quarterback. Who Dey!”
Sources: Four-time Pro Bowl tackle and Super Bowl champ Orlando Brown Jr. is finalizing a four-year, $64.092 million front-loaded deal with the #Bengals that includes an over $31M signing bonus — largest ever for an o-lineman.
Brown’s agent, Michael Portner, confirmed the deal. pic.twitter.com/GFFZX0zLrs
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2023
Just spoke to new #Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr.: “I’m super thankful for the opportunity to carry on my father’s legacy and be a left tackle. It was important to be able to play that position and play for a winning team and a winning quarterback. Who Dey!”
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2023
