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By Megan Armstrong
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was everywhere this offseason.
Within days, he appeared at the Kentucky Derby, Met Gala, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. He played in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, and he stopped by Fanatics Fest.
But now, Burrow just wants to be back on the football field.
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"Offseason ‘26. See you on the battlefield," Burrow captioned an Instagram carousel before reporting to Bengals training camp on Tuesday, July 28.
Burrow, 29, and the Bengals are entering a pivotal year, as they haven't reached the playoffs since the 2022 NFL season. A woeful defense, among the worst in the league last season, is mostly to blame for that, but Burrow's injuries have also held the Bengals back in recent years.
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In 2023, Burrow was limited to 10 games due to a torn ligament in his throwing wrist. While Burrow played all 17 regular-season games and led the NFL in completions (460), passing yards (4,918), and passing touchdowns (43) in 2024, the Bengals missed the playoffs due to the aforementioned sorry defense. Then, last year, Burrow suffered a severe turf toe injury in Week 2 and didn't return until Thanksgiving.
"I have all the goals for this season: MVP, Super Bowl, win a lot of games, and have fun," Burrow told GQ earlier this summer.
Burrow has won two AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year awards, but he's still chasing his first NFL MVP and Lombardi Trophy. And if the Bengals miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year, it will likely be time for seismic change in Cincinnati.
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