NFL fans reacted strongly on social media following Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s statement on his “football mortality” as he rehabs from another injury. Burrow is rehabbing from torn ligaments in his right (throwing) wrist.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow hinted at retiring early
Burrow has dealt with numerous severe injuries since his college career. He’s missed substantial time with the Bengals. As previously discussed on GH, Burrow said he has questioned how long he can keep playing football as the injuries pile up:
“Whenever the injuries start to stack up, your football mortality kind of comes into the back of your mind,” Burrow said following mandatory minicamp practice. “So that’s definitely something I’ve thought about and something I have had to fight through.”
Burrow said he’s “built” for the challenge of overcoming his injuries. However, he said it is a challenge when the injuries “stack” up, and he’s forced to take fewer practice reps than he’d like in order for him to be the best version of himself.
Burrow said there’s a mental toll to the injuries:
“You always forget how hard it is coming back from injury — that’s every time it happens,” Burrow said. “There’s always peaks where you’re like, ‘I’m feeling great,’ and then a couple of months later you have a couple of days where it’s like, ‘Man, I’m not feeling that great.’ In the past I pushed through that and caused problems for myself, and this year I’m not doing that.”
NFL fans react to Burrow’s comments
Burrow isn’t retiring this year. He made it clear he’s motivated to fight to get back to being an elite quarterback. However, Burrow candidly mentioned that he had thought about retirement.
Fans had mixed reactions to Burrow’s statement. Some don’t think he’ll retire any time soon, and some don’t want to believe he’d retire early. Others could see him taking his guaranteed money and going out early, like Andrew Luck.
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Burrow has seem so shaken lately, lacking confidence. Sad to see tbh
— Anthony Rossi (@AlphaGalaxy1772) June 12, 2024
Same thing happened to Andruw Luck in his career. He got to the moment where he knew it was best to retire for his own physical and mental health.
— 🤷♂️ (@Raaamonnn___) June 12, 2024
He’s gonna be the next Andrew Luck, so not fair. I hope he at least gets a ring before he’s forced to retire.
— julianmarq (@julianmarq1) June 12, 2024
Joe Burrow in a couple years. pic.twitter.com/9o78KiHKCN
— Atlas (@EOAtlasC) June 12, 2024
He sounds pretty worried about all the injuries it seems
— Vontaze Burfict’s Burner (@VontazeBurfict2) June 11, 2024
And now engagement farming has gotten to @RapSheet … I thought you were one of the few good ones left. Another one bites the dust.
— in debt 4 madden coins (@iH8madden69) June 12, 2024
When your dynasty QB talks about football mortality 😭
— Intrinsic (@intrinsicvalyou) June 12, 2024
I’m sure his several hundred millions of dollars will alleviate that slightly.
— Yogi’s Revenge (@yogi_revenge) June 12, 2024
He got paid, I’d walk and enjoy life with as little CTE as possible.
— Diego Pollas (@myotherwasjack) June 12, 2024
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Sandy
I sadly am not surprised. I’m sorry, Joe. God has a different path for you. You have been BEAUTIFUL to watch & I’m a Proud Bengal Fan because of Joe. Joe, be happy and healthy. You’re a born leader to your friends and team. And you have that genuine sweet shyness much like my son. God bless you, your family and the Cincinnati Bengals. Stay humble😉.
Bigg Rob
The Bengals×@ Ownership is to blame,they have not put an emphasis on Fielding the Best Pass Blocking Offensive Line to protect their Franchise Quarterback!!!,and as a result Joe has taken way to many QB hits in his short stint in the league!!!,Way to many hits for a QB of his Caliber!!!!, So I blame the Coaches and the Front Office for their total lack of All Pro Talent on the Offensive Line!!!!, it’s unacceptable when you have a Talent like Joe Burrow, not to have an All Pro Wall around him!!!!
JLK
You are so right!! I hate to see him do this but totally understand! Loved watching him throw that football at LSU & then with the Bengals. And is such a role model for kids coming up and those that are playing football.
He is the best !!
Rick Pearson
I’m going to say if he’s suffers. Another injury this season. That could side line him. It would not surprise me if He doesn’t contemplate retirement. For the sake of his health .