The Cincinnati Bengals are already in a precarious position, sitting at 4-9, three games back of the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) and just outside of the playoff picture.

That's why Joe Burrow's surprising comments during Wednesday's media session sent shockwaves through the NFL .

Burrow, returning from a turf-toe absence that limited most of his 2025 season, said he’s been "doing some reflection" and that if football stops being fun, he has to reassess why he’s playing.

“If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it," Burrow said. "I’ve been through a lot, and if it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for. That’s the mindset I’m trying to bring to the table."

Ja’Marr Chase, Burrow’s longtime friend and college teammate at LSU, was asked about the comments

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