Boye Mafe Inks Three-Year Contract with Bengals
Boye Mafe, an edge rusher from the Seattle Seahawks, has officially inked a three-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The announcement came from his agent, Mike McCartney, and the deal is reportedly valued at $60 million.
Boye Mafe’s Career Highlights
Since being drafted in 2022 as a fourth-round pick, Mafe made a significant impact. Over his career, he has participated in 65 regular season games and four playoff contests. His impressive statistics include:
- 164 tackles
- 20 sacks
- 3 forced fumbles
- 2 fumble recoveries
- 7 playoff tackles, with 5 in the recent Super Bowl run
Seahawks Roster Changes
The Seahawks are facing several changes following their Super Bowl LVIII roster. Mafe is not the only player moving on; running back Kenneth Walker and safety Coby Bryant have also signed with different teams. Meanwhile, cornerback Josh Jobe has decided to re-sign with the Seahawks.
Bengals’ Defensive Transition
With Boye Mafe joining the Bengals, he will fill a crucial role in their defensive lineup. The Bengals recently lost Joseph Ossai to the Jets, and Trey Hendrickson is also expected to depart. This transition presents an opportunity for Mafe to establish himself in a new environment.
Mafe’s new contract with the Bengals marks a significant milestone in his professional career as he continues to develop as a formidable edge rusher.
