The massive discuss in Cincinnati this offseason has centered round Joe Burrow. When will he get his extension, and the way a lot will or not it’s?

Clearly, the quarterback is crucial participant, however there are lots of different Cincinnati Bengals who may very well be gone in 2024.

Of the projected beginning 5 ability gamers on offense, solely Ja’Marr Chase is a positive factor to return in 2024. Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, and Irv Smith are set to turn into free brokers, and Joe Mixon has a crew choice for the ultimate 12 months of his contract.

Add Jonah Williams into the combo, and you’ve got almost half the offense taking part in for his or her subsequent contract.

You even have coaches like Brian Callahan, Troy Walters, and Dan Pitcher, who’re positive to get different alternatives if the Bengals make one other run. That is a particularly gifted group that has extra motivation this 12 months.

After all, the protection goes by means of adjustments as effectively. Linebacker Logan Wilson and defensive deal with D.J. Reader are taking part in on expiring contracts.

The Bengals have drafted cornerbacks within the second spherical every of the final two seasons, which probably means Chidobe Awuzie will hit the market in 2024.

With the crew including younger gifted pass-rushers within the draft as effectively, Trey Hendrickson might have simply two years left. That’s numerous expertise on protection, and naturally, there may be all the time the possibility that Lou Anarumo may turn into a head coach as effectively.

This crew has gone all in organically and is poised for an enormous season in 2023, however the 2024 rebuild is already in progress.