Despite having Joe Burrow, one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals have not made the playoffs since the 2022 season. Now, with Burrow turning 30 in December, at least one prominent NFL analyst believes that 2026 may be the end of the road for Burrow in Ohio if his team can’t reach the postseason.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned heads this week with his evaluation of Cincinnati’s roster. Let’s prove why he’s right to call the 2026 team the “most talented” he’s been a part of since entering the NFL.
Joe Burrow stepped to the podium during OTAs in late May 2026 and did something most franchise quarterbacks avoid. He didn’t hedge. He didn’t offer the usual “we’re building something” coachspeak.
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Joe Burrow is so impressed with the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason roster upgrades that the star quarterback is predicting the team will be hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy in February in Inglewood, Calif.
The Cincinnati Bengals made several free agency additions this offseason. Some are brought in to help the defense, including EDGE Boye Mafe, safety Bryan Cook and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be on a mission to get back to the playoffs in 2026. Cincinnati has an easy schedule, which should help them get enough wins to compete for an AFC North title.
Joe Burrow is not shying away from high expectations ahead of the new Cincinnati Bengals season. Burrow set some high expectations for himself and his teammates when speaking to the media on Wednesday.
The Cincinnati Bengals have had an eventful offseason, recently trading for veteran defensive star Dexter Lawrence, among other big moves. The Bengals are hoping to bounce back after missing out on the playoffs for three straight years from 2023-2025.
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
Bengals radio voice Dan Hoard sat down for an interview with defensive tackles B.J. Hill and Dexter Lawrence recently to discuss their friendship and expected impact from a new-look Cincinnati defense this fall.
The Cincinnati Bengals have made a lot of moves this offseason to take their roster to the next level. They're seemingly all-in to win a Super Bowl with Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase on the roster.