Joe Burrow Gifts Bengals Linemen Samurai Swords for Christmas

The quarterback opted for historical blades after his teammates initially requested firearms as holiday presents.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gifted his offensive linemen Japanese Katana swords for Christmas, each with its own unique backstory.
Burrow revealed that his teammates initially requested guns, but he decided against it, choosing swords as a safer and meaningful alternative.
An employee of Burrow’s helped source the authentic swords, which were well-received by the linemen, who praised the thoughtfulness of the gift.
Players like tackle Orlando Brown and guard Alex Cappa described the swords as unique and deeply memorable presents.
The Bengals are fighting to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, requiring two more wins and favorable outcomes in other games to secure a postseason spot.