Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field for a drive in the second quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Bengals led 17-0 at halftime. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

'They Wanted Guns' - Joe Burrow Tells Hilarious Story About Why He Gifted Bengals' O-Line Samurai Swords

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By James Rapien | Last updated Dec 22, 2024 6:52 PM ET

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gave his offensive line authentic Japanese Katana swords for Christmas.

Burrow explained the decision to go with swords following Sunday's 24-6 win over the Browns.

"Well, they wanted guns ... And I was like 'I don't know about guns, guys.'" Burrow said with a smirk. "I was in the weapon mindset, and I was like, 'what's a cool weapon? Samurai swords, I think, are pretty dang cool.'"

It's fair to say his teammates were happy with the gift. Multiple linemen shared their excitement in the locker room on Thursday.

Burrow gave one of his employees credit for finding the swords.

"And Nicole, she works for me, and she was able to go and find them for me," Burrow said. "So, she did a great job finding the best ones out there. So, I think guys were excited about it."