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For the third consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals He’ll be on the outside looking in when the NFL playoffs begin.
Joe Burrow’s future with the team has been a topic of conversation as the Bengals come to terms with the reality that another season is not going as planned.
the star The quarterback recently made comments. That apparently fueled speculation about his status with the franchise that drafted him first overall six seasons ago. He hinted that enjoying the game was a priority and said he wanted to “go have fun [and] play football.”
Amid the speculation, NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported that several teams could pursue Burrow this offseason. While Cincinnati remains unlikely to trade the 29-year-old, any team inquiring about Burrow should be prepared to pay a high asking price.
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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
An anonymous AFC team executive told CBS Sports that it would take a historic number of draft picks, citing “Ricky Williams-type trade” compensation for the Bengals to consider an immediate future without Burrow. It took all the picks, a total of six picks, for the New Orleans Saints to be in position to select Williams in 1999. New Orleans also sent a first-round pick and a third-round pick to Washington.
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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals plays against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on September 7, 2025 in Cleveland. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Another executive suggested a pair of first-round picks as a starting point in negotiations.
“It probably depends on whether a team has a young QB or players to offer, but imagine they won’t even answer the phone if you don’t have at least two first-round picks, plus more,” an NFC front office executive told the outlet. “Maybe even three if you don’t do it with any players involved.”
Last week, Burrow attempted to ease concerns about his future in Cincinnati.
“I can’t see that. No.” responded when asked if he could imagine himself wearing another NFL team’s uniform in 2026. However, a follow-up question about suiting up for another franchise at some point later in his career elicited a vague response from the star signal-caller.
“You think about a lot of things,” he said.
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Burrow and the Bengals reached an agreement on a long-term contract worth $275 million in 2023. The deal made him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history. The contract also included a no-trade clause valid until 2029.
The Bengals host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday before closing the season in Cleveland against the Browns in Week 18.
