Joe Burrow reaffirms commitment to Bengals before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Joe Burrow dismissed speculation regarding his long-term future with the Cincinnati Bengals, confirming he intends to remain with the organization as the team prepares for its season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The quarterback clarified that his previous comments about a now-or-never mentality referred to his daily championship-focused process rather than an intent to leave the team. The Bengals enter the matchup following three consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance and a 6-11 record last year. In response to recent struggles, the front office overhauled the defense with the additions of Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan Cook. Cincinnati faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday night holding what is statistically identified as the second-easiest schedule in the NFL.
- •Joe Burrow confirmed his long-term commitment to the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the season opener.
- •The Cincinnati Bengals open the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday night.
- •The team added Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan Cook to address defensive shortcomings.
- •Cincinnati finished with a 6-11 record last season and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals Fans Get Ultimate Assurance From Joe Burrow Ahead of Week 1 Buccaneers Clash
"The Cincinnati Bengals have missed the playoffs three straight years, and last season was their worst since 2020, finishing 6-11 with a defense that ranked dead last in the league. For a team that went to the Super Bowl just a few years ago, the slide has been painful and questions about the future have […] The post Bengals Fans Get Ultimate Assurance From Joe Burrow Ahead of Week 1 Buccaneers Clash appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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