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Ja’Marr Chase Says Burrow Returns ‘Mean’ in 2026

8/12/2026

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Ja’Marr Chase says quarterback Joe Burrow will enter the 2026 season with a “mean” demeanor.
Burrow missed over half of 2025 with a Grade 3 turf toe injury but completed 66.8% for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games.
The Bengals will open Thursday’s preseason against the Detroit Lions and begin the regular season at home versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13, 2026.

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Ja’Marr Chase says quarterback Joe Burrow will enter the 2026 season with a “mean” demeanor.
Burrow missed over half of 2025 with a Grade 3 turf toe injury but completed 66.8% for 1,809 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games.
The Bengals will open Thursday’s preseason against the Detroit Lions and begin the regular season at home versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13, 2026.