Colin Cowherd criticizes Bengals' support for Joe Burrow amid struggles
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Colin Cowherd, on FS1's "The Herd," expressed his sympathy for Joe Burrow during a segment analyzing the Cincinnati Bengals' challenges. Burrow had previously mentioned hopes for a Super Bowl season in 2026 following a joint practice with the Chicago Bears. Cowherd highlighted the Bengals' lack of investment in their roster, citing the poor offensive line and run game statistics. He described Burrow's offseason activities in Europe as a coping mechanism to deal with frustrations from the franchise's management. Cowherd predicted that Burrow might demand a trade in the future if conditions do not improve.
- •Cowherd believes Burrow is unfairly treated by the Bengals.
- •Bengals have struggled with one of the NFL's worst run games.
- •Burrow is reportedly focusing on fashion to cope with frustrations.
- •Cowherd predicts Burrow could demand a trade if circumstances don't change.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Colin Cowherd says Bengals 'can't do anything right' for Joe Burrow
""I don't feel sorry for a lot of pro athletes," Colin Cowherd said. "Then there's Joe Burrow. I feel bad for him."
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