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Joe Burrow Reaffirms Commitment as Bengals Eliminated by Ravens Shutout

He said his recent “have fun” remark was about football in general, with multiple reports indicating he is neither eyeing retirement nor a trade.

Overview

  • Burrow threw two interceptions, including a pick-six, in a 24-0 home loss to the Ravens that dropped Cincinnati to 4-10 and ended their playoff hopes.
  • He called his performance “uncharacteristic,” said no team could have won with how he played, and took full responsibility for the defeat.
  • Postgame, Burrow clarified that his earlier comments were not about the Bengals and said he has “a lot of confidence” in the people in the building to turn things around.
  • Reporting from The Athletic and others says Burrow has not asked for a trade and is not considering retirement, characterizing his tone as competitive frustration with losing.
  • Context around the situation includes his lengthy injury history and this season’s turf-toe absence, with league figures noting other teams took notice of his midweek presser.