Maybe Joe Burrow wasn’t joking about a rib injury after all

As it turns out, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow might have had a little rib issue. Cameras caught Burrow in the aftermath of the win over the Houston Texans last weekend joking with opponents about how a hit knocked his rib back into place. Just funny banter, right? But it wasn’t a one-of

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As it turns out, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow might have had a little rib issue.

Cameras caught Burrow in the aftermath of the win over the Houston Texans last weekend joking with opponents about how a hit knocked his rib back into place.

Just funny banter, right?

But it wasn’t a one-off. In the days since the game, even more footage has revealed Burrow talking about his rib on the sidelines with the likes of Ja’Marr Chase:

One of those hits on @JoeyB might've actually made him feel better...? 😂@insidetheNFL Week 2 Mic'd Up on X pic.twitter.com/Motoqg1XXL
— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2026

Big deal? Not really. The Bengals aren’t talking about Burrow’s practice status this week after being on the injury report last week with a “back” injury.

Back, rib, or whatever else,

there’s no worries on Burrow’s health at this point.

Some might even argue, though, that it’s funny to think that Burrow is actually getting healthier when he takes hits now, no?

This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Maybe Joe Burrow wasn’t joking about a rib injury after all