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Former NFL Quarterback Names Three Teams That Should Be 'Figuring Out' How To Trade For Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow's football happiness has been a big talking point all week, and ESPN's Dan Orlovsky thinks the Wednesday comments should be making teams flock to the phones for trade calls involving the superstar.

Joe Burrow News / FirstSportz / December 12

Ja’Marr Chase Thought ‘Depressed’ Quarterback Joe Burrow’s Comments Were AI

Joe Burrow managed to trigger alarm bells after he suggested he was not having fun both on and off the field. Since then, many have been wondering if the quarterback seemingly wants to leave the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Ja’Marr Chase has strong response to the Joe Burrow comments

Ja’Marr Chase had a strong response to the Joe Burrow comments that have caught everyone’s attention. Burrow drew attention this week for saying that he needs to prioritize having fun amid a tough season that has involved injuries and his Cincinnati Bengals struggling to a 4-9 record.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 11

Bengals Injury Report: Shemar Stewart remains on track for his return, Tee Higgins not so much

The Cincinnati Bengals are just a few days away from their rematch against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 15, and not much has changed for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 11

Possibility of history repeating itself should make Bengals take Joe Burrow's comments very seriously

Joe Burrow seemed down, depressed and talked about how he really has not been having fun, and if he is not having fun, what is the point of doing any of this?

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's reassurance, Bengals should still be worried about Joe Burrow's comments

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Bleacher Report / December 11

Watch: Ja’Marr thought Burrow’s comments were AI

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 11

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's reassurance, Bengals should still be worried about Joe Burrow's comments

Ja'Marr Chase believes the narrative that quarterback Joe Burrow is losing his love for football is false.

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

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Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Everyone said the same thing about Joe Burrow’s latest comments

Joe Burrow made some comments this week that had people all saying the same thing in response. Burrow spoke with the media on Wednesday and vented that he had a lot of things going on in both his personal and professional life.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 11

Bengals Officially Placing DE Trey Hendrickson On IR

Jay Morrison reports the Bengals are officially placing DE Trey Hendrickson on injured reserve. Hendrickson underwent core surgery earlier this week and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 12

Joe Burrow raises eyebrows with comments about 'fun' amid Bengals' dwindling playoff hopes

Eyebrows were raised when he told reporters shortly after the Bengals suffered a 39-34 loss at the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 7 that he wanted to "go have fun [and] play football" through Week 18.

Bengals facing possibility of history repeating itself with Burrow saga

Despite Ja'Marr Chase's remarks, Bengals should still worry about Burrow

Why new Dolphins GM could be married to Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa

Shedeur Sanders speaks honestly about uncertain Browns future

How Eagles' Jalen Hurts plans to respond to calls for his benching

Dan Orlovsky blasts Hurts criticism: 'Dumbest conversation of the NFL season'

Tee Higgins News / Gridiron Heroics / December 11