As most fans could reasonably guess, the Cincinnati Bengals have again firmly involved Joe Burrow in the offseason process. That includes looping in Burrow on major offseason items on the to-do list such as possible extensions for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and even Trey Hendrickson.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed support for Higgins after the game, as he has throughout the season. "You can't let (him) get out of the building (as a free agent)," Burrow said of Higgins.

Cincinnati continues to face obstacles in its attempt to return to the AFC elite, and now they will lose another key offensive target.

The Cincinnati Bengals are all hands on deck to make sure the disaster that was the 2024 season doesn’t repeat itself next year. In what was arguably the best season of star quarterback Joe Burrow’s career performance-wise,

Burrow is the only finalist for the 2024 AP Most Valuable Player Award to not be associated with a playoff team.