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Jake Browning had never taken an NFL snap going into the 2023 season. A year later, the backup quarterback has earned a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, receiving an exclusive-rights free-agent tender on Wednesday.
Browning, 27, started seven games for the Bengals in place of an injured Joe Burrow last season. He went 4-3, completing an NFL-leading 70.4% of his passes, to keep Cincinnati in the playoff picture. Now, he’s poised to reprise his role as Burrow’s top backup in 2024. As an exclusive-rights free agent (ERFA), he can either sign the Bengals’ one-year tender or negotiate a new long-term deal.
Originally undrafted out of Washington in 2019, Browning earned $915,000 in 2023, per Over the Cap. His ERFA tender figures to feature a pay raise, as it’s based on the player’s experience level. Prior to last season, Browning had split his first four NFL seasons between the Bengals and Minnesota…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-02-28 18:03:08
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