The Cincinnati Bengals can apparently expect their resolve to be tested this offseason when it comes to a Joe Burrow trade.
Multiple teams are expected to try to trade for Burrow in light of his recent comments, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. However, the Bengals have no interest in trading him, and are not expected to even consider any offers.
Essentially, teams took Burrow’s comments about having fun playing as a suggestion that the quarterback could be unhappy in Cincinnati. While there are reportedly some aspects of the organization Burrow wants improved, there are no indications he is dissatisfied to the point that he wants to be traded.
Burrow is an elite quarterback, and it’s very uncommon for them to even give a hint at being available. Quarterback-needy teams would certainly take note if there was even a chance that they could land Burrow.
Injuries have derailed Burrow’s season, as well as the Bengals’ year as a whole. In six games, Burrow has thrown for 1,268 yards with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. He is playing on a 5-year, $275 million extension, and also has a no-trade clause, so unless he really wants to leave, there is no prospect of him going anywhere else for 2026.
