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Joe Burrow Comments on Bengals Defense Leadership and Run-Game Plans After 6-11 Season
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow addressed reporters twice during 2026 offseason workouts. He highlighted questions around defensive leadership and the team's focus on explosive running plays.
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Joe Burrow spoke to reporters twice during the Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 offseason workouts, ESPN reported. The quarterback commented on the defense's communication in walkthroughs and the need to identify new leaders after roster changes. "It's been fun to watch the communication of the defense in these walkthroughs that we've had.
Who's going to step up into that leadership role? That's a lot of question marks, but we're gonna set out to (find the) answer," Burrow said. Burrow also stressed the team's commitment to creating explosive plays through the run game.
"Trying to find ways to be explosive in the run game and then try to find some things off of that that can get us a couple of easy explosives -- we're committed to that," he said. The Bengals finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record. They drafted Burrow with the No.
1 overall pick and signed Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II as a new starter for 2026. The team added edge rusher Boye Mafe, safety Bryan Cook and safety Kyle Dugger while losing 2025 defensive captains Trey Hendrickson and Logan Wilson. Linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.
Are among the young players expected to contribute on defense.
