Joe Burrow spent the early part of the 2026 offseason at the Kentucky Derby, the Miami Grand Prix, and the Met Gala. He went to Paycor Stadium on May 7 after he had already started his throwing practice sessions in California.

Bengals fan Mr. RedDey posted on X, sharing a Jordan Palmer Instagram story that showed Burrow working out this offseason with Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood.

 "Joe Burrow is putting in offseason work with Michigan QB Bryce Underwood, training with elite coach Jordan Palmer. Elite reps, footwork, and mechanics incoming," the post read.

The session stands out because the last time Burrow worked with Palmer was in 2021, the same year he led the Bengals to the Super Bowl.

He led the NFL in passing yards in 2024 by throwing for 4,918 yards, and he threw 43 touchdown passes.

This made him the third quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 4,500 yards and 40 touchdowns while having fewer than 10 interceptions in one season.

He holds the record for the highest career completion percentage in NFL history at 68.6%.

In 2025, an injury limited Burrow to 1,809 passing yards and 17 touchdowns over eight games.

The Bengals have constructed their team around him. They traded their 10th overall selection to acquire Dexter Lawrence, while they signed Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, and Jonathan Allen, and maintained all 11 offensive starters from their previous season.

Burrow participated in voluntary workouts on May 7, while Phase Two of training will begin on May 11, and OTAs were scheduled for June.

The Bengals head into the 2026 season with a fully intact offensive roster and key defensive additions.

Joe Burrow's 2026 Season Outlook for the Cincinnati Bengals

The front office of the Cincinnati Bengals operates with extreme urgency because the team has failed to reach the playoffs for three consecutive years.

Bleacher Report's Moe Moton ranked Burrow No. 1 on his list of potential first-time MVP candidates ahead of Justin Herbert and Drake Maye.

"Unlike Justin Herbert, Burrow has led the NFL in passing volume stat categories, a significant factor in MVP races," Moton wrote. "So, he gets the top spot in the rankings."

Moton notes Burrow’s MVP success depends on his health and the team's win total.

He has had trouble with injuries throughout his career, having missed at least six games in three out of six seasons with the Bengals, following recent reports by Adam Schefter regarding the same.

The Bengals and Burrow will be looking to return to the playoffs in 2026 after missing out for three consecutive seasons.

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Written by

Abhay Bharti

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Rudra Dubey