Joe Burrow’s swagger was on full display before the 2024 season even kicked off. On Pardon My Take, he casually shrugged off fame with a “not giving a sh*t anymore” attitude. But when the lights came on, JB backed it all up. A career-best year followed. Nearly 5,000 passing yards, 43 touchdowns, and one of the highest QB ratings in the league. So, yes, even ‘Who Dey’ didn’t hold him down to that one interview because he delivered.
And everything was pointing towards one of the best redemption arcs the sporting scene has witnessed… Until it wasn’t. A 9-8 finish left their playoff hopes hanging on a Chiefs win… and Kansas City blew it against Denver. So here they are, back in April, piecing together a support system around their $275M franchise QB.
The latest move? Re-signing veteran quarterback Logan Woodside to a one-year deal. It’s not a headline grabber, but it’s a clear signal: the Bengals want no drama in the QB room. Woodside, who spent last season as QB3 behind Burrow and Jake Browning, is the steady hand in the background—quiet, experienced, and familiar with the system.
This is a continuity play. Woodside might not light up the stat sheet—just 14 career pass attempts in seven NFL seasons—but he’s reliable insurance. The Bengals originally drafted him in 2018, and after bouncing around with the Titans and Falcons, he’s found his way back to Cincinnati, now for a second straight season.
The timing is no accident either. With just eight days until the 2025 NFL Draft, the Bengals are essentially signaling they’re locked and loaded at quarterback. Burrow is the guy. Browning’s the backup. Woodside’s the safety valve. No need to spend draft capital on another arm.
So while all eyes remain on Burrow and what could be a redemption tour in 2025, the Bengals are doing the behind-the-scenes work. Bringing Woodside back isn’t flashy—but it’s smart. Because this team knows: when your shot at a title rests on one golden arm, everything else better be solid behind it.
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