Joe Burrow's frustrations spark speculation about future with Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Joe Burrow expressed dissatisfaction with the Cincinnati Bengals' recent performance after their playoff failures since 2022. Burrow emphasized the need for urgency in pursuing greatness, hinting at a desire for a more competitive situation. Fans speculate on potential teams for a trade, including the Vikings, Lions, and Cowboys. The Bengals aim for improvement despite recent challenges, including the loss of defender Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens. Burrow's comments underscore a growing frustration with the team's direction.
- •Burrow wants to instill urgency in the Bengals' performance.
- •Fans suggest he could be traded to the Vikings or Cowboys.
- •Burrow has not played in a playoff game since the 2022 season.
- •The Bengals have struggled to finish above third in the AFC North.
- •Trey Hendrickson has left for the Baltimore Ravens.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — NFL fans speculate Joe Burrow’s next team after he lays down Cincinnati Bengals frustrations
"The Cincinnati Bengals came close to Super Bowl triumph back in 2022 when they narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Rams. Since then, Joe Burrow has only made one visit to the postseason, with the last three years seeing the Bengals fail to finish higher than third in the AFC North.
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