**Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow Disappointed with 2025 Schedule**
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the previous season with high hopes but fell short of the playoffs. In response, the Bengals’ management focused on enhancing quarterback Joe Burrow’s arsenal during the offseason, re-signing key players Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. However, when the Bengals’ 2025 schedule was unveiled, Burrow expressed his disappointment.
The NFL recently released its complete regular-season schedule for all 32 teams, which includes the league’s inaugural regular-season game in Spain. Unfortunately for Burrow, the Bengals will not be participating in any international games in 2025, a fact he found disappointing. “To not have a stage like that is a little disappointing. I feel like I’ve consciously worked hard to try to grow the game internationally over the last 18 months or so,” Burrow stated. “Hopefully at some point in my career we can go over there.”
Additionally, Burrow noted that the Bengals will face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night, marking the fourth consecutive year they will play a primetime road game against their AFC North rival. “Playing in Baltimore for the fourth straight year in primetime isn’t ideal,” he remarked. “Maybe we can get one of those in Cincinnati. Please.”
In a related development, NFL owners have unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. This decision, made during the spring meetings in Minnesota, enables the league to negotiate safety measures and scheduling with the NFL Players Association and Olympic authorities. Burrow expressed enthusiasm about the Olympic opportunity, saying, “That’s an exciting opportunity. I’m not entirely sure how that would work out with training camp and all of our obligations here, but that’s something I would like to do for sure.”
Last season, the Bengals finished with a 9-8 record and will kick off the 2025 season on the road against the Cleveland Browns on September 7.
**FAQ**
**Q: What did Joe Burrow say about the Bengals’ 2025 schedule?**
A: Joe Burrow expressed disappointment that the Bengals will not be playing internationally in 2025, despite his efforts to promote the game globally.
