Joe Burrow shares his excitement about the Bengals offseason
The franchise QB is already noticing a new energy in the building.
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 04: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images It is safe to say the Cincinnati Bengals hit rock bottom last season with one of the worst defenses in NFL history, another Joe Burrow injury, and a third straight year missing the playoffs. This offseason has truly felt like a ‘now or never’ situation, and the Bengals front office put together the best offseason in the franchise’s long history.
The Bengals spent heavily in free agency with new additions like Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Kyle Dugger, and Jonathan Allen. The front office did not stop their trading away of their first-round pick to the New York Giants for superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Duke Tobin even put together an impressive draft class, led by 2025 SEC Defensive Player of the Year Cashius Howell.
It was clear at the end of last season that Joe Burrow was unhappy, and rightfully so, but how does the franchise quarterback feel now as June approaches? “You can feel the vibe and the leadership has changed in the locker room a little bit,” Burrow told Bengals. com’s Geoff Hobson .
“It’s exciting for everyone. ” “(Bryan) Cook, in the limited time he’s been here, you can feel his presence early,” Burrow said. “Dexter (Lawrence), too.