Free agency always has an impact on the NFL Draft that follows, but even if the Bengals go on the defensive in March, they'd still be expected to do the same in April when selecting top college prospects.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he's willing to restructure his massive contract to help keep his teammates on the roster in Cincinnati, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. In an interview with the "Pardon My Take" podcast,

One of the top names in the 2025 NFL Draft drew comparisons to former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan compared Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to what he saw from Burrow coming out of college. The Titans hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

CBS Sports' Mike Renner believes that's precisely the direction Cincinnati will take, as he has the Bengals selecting Michigan's Colston Loveland with the No. 17 overall pick.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been very deliberate in the public pressure applied to the organization ahead of a critical offseason. There, Burrow has repeatedly stressed that he wants the team to keep top names like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson and Mike Gesicki.

The Eagles have been able to sign top-tier players for the past few seasons, and it's caught the attention of Joe Burrow.