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Burrow commits to playing until physically unable

Published 2 September 2026

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has declared he intends to play in the NFL for as long as he is physically able, dismissing any notion of an early retirement. In a recent interview, the three-time Pro Bowler stated he has abandoned previous thoughts of a shorter career and is now focused on leading the Bengals to a Super Bowl victory. Burrow, who has been with the Bengals since being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer that his perspective has shifted. "I used to think I didn't want to play very long, and now I'm like, I'm just going to go until I can't do it anymore," Burrow said. "This is fun to do.

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