Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras (64) reacts after Cincinnati defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on a late-game field goal by placekicker Evan McPherson (2) (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Joe Burrow says he s a football player and wants to play in 2025 despite the team having a slim chance of making the playoffs.

Joe Burrow reposted his viral LeBron James jersey selfie, signaling his planned return to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving

The team opted to keep Burrow on injured reserve, which likely paves the way for him to return on Thanksgiving against Baltimore. That's a plan that both Burrow and the team have had for quite some time according to NFL insider Dianna Russini.