Overview
- On his 29th birthday, Burrow told reporters he needs to enjoy the game to continue, saying, "If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it."
- He emphasized that his competitive drive remains intact, stating his desire to win has not changed.
- Burrow acknowledged "a lot of things going on right now" and said they are both football-related and personal.
- After missing nine weeks with a Grade 3 turf toe, he has returned to start the past two games as Cincinnati sits 4-9 with fading playoff hopes.
- Fan and media speculation about trade or retirement surfaced, but Burrow is under contract through 2029 with a no-trade clause, and outside criticism has focused on the Bengals’ support and protection around him.