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The Bengals land a legitimate edge rusher in Mafe, a smart upgrade for a defense needing pass-rush help. Five headlines covered the deal, with reporters noting it's built on more than just film study. The strongest signal is the record-setting contract, confirming Cincinnati views Mafe as a cornerstone piece. Fans are split — excited about edge pressure but nervous about the controversial reaction from NFL executives. If Mafe translates his Seattle production to Cincinnati, this looks like a quality win for the Bengals' defensive rebuild.
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This signing grades out as about market rate for the Cincinnati Bengals — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Boye's on-field performance ranks in the upper half among NFL DEs, grading him as a solid starter at the position. His $20.0M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the DE market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid starter output at a below-market price point represents solid asset management. Boye is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 3-year, $60.0M contract with $19.0M guaranteed (32%) represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
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- 3 years
- Total Value
- $60.0M
- AAV
- $20.0M
- Guaranteed
- $19.0M
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