The best offensive tackle in free agency signed a MASSIVE deal
According to multiple reports, tackle Orlando Brown has agreed to terms with the Bengals, as confirmed by his agent. The deal is reportedly worth $64 million over four years, which averages out to $16 million per year, well below the market's top rate for either left or right tackles.
The structure of the deal is not yet clear, but it appears to be a smart move for the Bengals. The big question now is whether Brown will play on the left or right side of the line.
Brown was originally drafted in the third round by the Ravens in 2018. However, he was traded to the Chiefs in early 2021, and the Chiefs applied the franchise tag to him in 2022. His move to the Bengals will undoubtedly be a significant boost for their offensive line.
Brown was a third-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018, hailing from the University of Oklahoma. He was a highly regarded prospect but slipped out of Day 1 due to poor testing results. He became a top-level starter at right tackle for the Ravens but was keen on playing the left tackle position. This desire led to his trade to the Chiefs in exchange for the 31st overall pick (2021) and 94th overall pick (2021), as well as fourth and fifth-round picks in 2022. After finishing out his four-year contract, the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Brown for just under $17 million, but opted not to use it in the following two years, which ultimately led to his move to free agency.
The Bengals were in dire need of an offensive tackle upgrade this offseason, and they have succeeded in landing arguably the best offensive lineman in this year's free agency market. Brown's arrival is a significant boost to the Bengals' offensive line, which has struggled in recent years.
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15 MARS | 96 ANSWERS The best offensive tackle in free agency signed a MASSIVE deal Do you think Ryan Poles offered Orlando Brown the same contract he signed with the Bengals? | ||
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| No | 73 | 76 % |
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