Bengals' Joe Burrow throws NFL future into flux with concerning comments

Joe Burrow connected with Tee Higgins for a 21-yard TD to extend the Cincinnati Bengals' lead over the Buffalo Bills.

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow made concerning comments about his long-term commitment to playing professional football on Wednesday at his media availability.

Burrow entered the league in 2020, but has been through a ton of injuries during his budding career. He tore his ACL and MCL in his left knee during his rookie season, he suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist in 2023 and missed several games this season with a turf toe injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

When Burrow is healthy, the Bengals are a playoff contender and Burrow is an MVP candidate. When he’s not, they’re a bottom-tier team.

The former LSU standout was asked whether his latest injury changed the way he viewed the game.

"It certainly doesn’t change my desire to win. If I wanna keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it," he said. "I’ve been through a lot and if it’s not fun, what am I doing it for? So, that’s the mindset I’m trying to bring to the table."

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Burrow added that his mindset now was based on a reflection about his career.

"I’m not sure there was a singular moment or time," he said. "It’s