Joe Burrow praises JT Barrett's leadership ahead of Bengals-Bears game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke about the impact of former Ohio State teammate J.T. Barrett during media availability on August 21. Burrow credited Barrett with teaching him valuable leadership skills, stating that observing Barrett was beneficial to his growth as a player. The two athletes, who were teammates for three seasons, have maintained a close friendship. They will meet again at the preseason game between the Bengals and Bears at 7 p.m. on August 22.
- •Burrow learned leadership skills from Barrett while at Ohio State.
- •Barrett served as the Bears' quarterbacks coach, helping Caleb Williams in 2025.
- •The Bengals and Bears face off in a preseason game on August 22.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow shares what he learned from Ohio State teammate JT Barrett
"Joe Burrow says he learned how to be a leader by watching former Ohio State teammate J.T. Barrett.
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