JOE BURROW spoke about his Cincinnati Bengals future after previous comments sparked concern this week.
The quarterback has struggled with injuries in recent years.
His and the Bengals NFL postseason hopes were ended in disappointing fashion as they were handed a 24-0 defeat by the Baltimore Ravens.
However there was one bright point from the game as Burrow put to bed fears he is considering leaving.
His cryptic comments earlier this week sparked concern he could quit the NFL altogether.
But Burrow cooled those worries, saying: “My comments had nothing to do with Cincinnati. My comments had to do with football.”
On Wednesday, Burrow gave some dispirited answers during a press conference.
He said that if he wants to keep playing football, he needs to enjoy it again.
“If I want to keep doing this, then what am I trying to do with myself?” Burrow told reporters.
“And I have to have fun doing it.
“You know, if it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for?
“So, that’s the mindset.”
When asked if his disappointment was due to football or personal issues, Burrow replied, “All of the above.”
He returned from a serious Grade 3 turf toe issue last month after missing most of the season due to the Week 2 injury.
