Bengals' Kicker McPherson Perfect in Postseason

The Cincinnati Bengals have secured kicker Evan McPherson with a three-year contract extension, ensuring his presence on the team through the 2027 season. The deal, valued at $16.5 million, was confirmed by a team source and comes as McPherson was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract. His average annual salary of $5.5 million ranks among the top five for kickers in the league, according to Spotrac.com. At just 25 years old, McPherson has established himself as a reliable performer, notably never missing a postseason field goal, with a perfect record of 19-of-19. His clutch performances include two walk-off field goals during the Bengals' Super Bowl run in 2022. Since joining the league in 2021, he has also set a record for the most field goals made from 50 yards or longer, with 24 successful attempts in both regular and postseason play. Last season, McPherson demonstrated exceptional accuracy, converting all 19 of his field goal attempts from inside 50 yards and successfully making all 40 extra point attempts. His recent extension follows a trend in the league, as several kickers, including Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker, have also signed new contracts in recent months. As the Bengals focus on their roster, discussions are ongoing regarding an extension for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, the fifth overall pick in the 2021 draft, as the team aims to finalize contracts before the upcoming season.