Joe Burrow Adopts 'Now or Never' Mindset 2 Weeks Before 2026 Season

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 29

Less than two weeks before kickoff, Joe Burrow said he is treating "every day like it's my last," framing the Bengals' 2026 buildup with a self-imposed urgency.
Burrow tied that mindset to winning expectations, saying he is putting himself first on the accountability list rather than signaling any desire to leave Cincinnati.
Cincinnati enters the final roster cutdown after an undefeated preseason—its first since 2006—with Burrow also publicly backing a coaching staff he called one of the league's best.
A mostly healthy camp and a veteran quarterback room featuring Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson have added depth and experience as the Bengals head into a season with Super Bowl expectations.