February 11Feb 11 comment_1821129 The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback debuted a new 'do at Michael Rubin's 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 7By Skyler Caruso Published on February 10, 2026 07:14PM ESTJoe Burrow attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party hosted by Michael Rubin on Feb. 7 in San Francisco.Credit : Cindy Ord/GettyNEED TO KNOWJoe Burrow debuted a new hairstyle at the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party hosted by CEO and founder Michael Rubin in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 7The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about the inspiration behind his look, including a message of "hope" to fans who have thoughts about itThe invite-only affair was star-studded, attracting the biggest names across sports and entertainment like Tom Brady, Cardi B, Jay-Z and moreJoe Burrow is expressing himself.Now that a helmet doesn't have to be worn amid the NFL offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals star, 29, is having fun with his hair by mixing up his look once again as seen on the Fanatics Party red carpet ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl.PEOPLE asked Burrow about his new 'do and what prompted the change as he made his way inside the invite-only event, which made its anticipated return to the Super Bowl scene with a stacked guest list of stars and A-list performances on Saturday, Feb. 7.Joe Burrow attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party.Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage"I'm trying something new today," the Bengals quarterback told PEOPLE of his greased-up hair while simultaneously pushing the front of his curls away from his face while walking the red carpet of the Michael Rubin-hosted event in San Francisco on the eve of the Big Game.Burrow's hair was a stray from his typical blonde, shaggy flow. This time, he slicked it back with hair gel — using so much that his locks appeared dark brown (and nearly black in different lighting).The tendrils, though, stole the show. Two long strands dangled down over his eyes and hung by his cheeks, failing to stay slicked behind his head no matter how many times he attempted to push them back."I hope people like it," he added.For his outfit, the NFL star kept it simple. He slipped on khakis and a black T-shirt to attend one of the hottest parties of the weekend, which attracted fellow stars like Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Cardi B, Kevin Costner, Alix Earle, Jamie Foxx, Machine Gun Kelly and more.Burrow's hair racked up the comments on social media. While some were in favor of the strand switch-up, others felt otherwise."Is Joey fighting some demons?" joked one user on X in response to a photo of the athlete at the party.Watch Joe Burrow Face Off with His Hair as It Falls in His Face Multiple Times During a Press ConferenceJoe Burrow during a December 2024 game.Cooper Neill/Getty"This hair…no," commented another."That boy had blisters from rubbing his hair back 😂 if you drink everytime he does that youd be 6 feet under," penned a third on Instagram."Did you dry your hair?" a content creator asked the QB in a video that's gone viral.As for the praise Burrow received, one X user simply wrote: "thank u for ur service."Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals in August 2024.Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty"QB or hair model?" wrote another.This isn't the first time Burrow's do sparked conversation.In early January, the Bengals star went viral during a post-game press conference when his menacing tendrils kept falling in front of his face multiple times.Joe Burrow on the sidelines before an October 2025 game.Dylan Buell/GettyBurrow, who spoke with the media after the Bengals lost 18-20 to the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 4, seemed bothered by his 'do from the start, sitting down at the mic and instantly raking his lengthy bangs back with his hands.The athlete ran his fingers through his hair 10-odd times before reporters even asked him a question. Then he continued to push his hair back while answering a question about his thoughts on the game, a loss to end the season.https://people.com/joe-burrow-shares-1-message-to-fans-about-his-divisive-greased-up-hair-transformation-exclusive-11903665 Report
February 11Feb 11 Author comment_1821130 Joe Burrow Highlights Early 2026 Offseason Routine, Deepens Love For FootballCincinnati is hoping to meet the moment with Burrow this fall.Russell Heltman|2 hours agoCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field at the conclusion of the fourth quarter following a loss to the Cleveland Browns during an NFL Week 8 game, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Nfl Cincinnati Bengals At Cleveland Browns Oct 31 0039 | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow was a hot commodity at the Fanatics Super Bowl party last week. Comedian Adam Glyn caught up with the Bengals' best player on the red carpet and chatted about his offseason workout routine and why Burrow plays the game he loves so much.The 29-year-old is still working out normally right now, but not doing as much football/cardio work as he does during the late part of the offseason. Burrow finished just seven games this past season as he tries to avoid the injury woes that have taken chunks out of his playing time."I keep working out. So I stay in shape but not training," Burrow said about his offseason. "Not running or throwing, stuff like that right now. ... Push, pull, squat, all the basic things."Burrow's love for football became a big topic after he got caught having a bad day heading into a press conference last season. It happens to all of us and is not a reflection of how much he loves the game.Nothing else gives him that special "feeling" in the world."It's about the feeling in your stomach," Burrow said to Glyn. "That's why I play the game. You don't get that feeling in your bones, in your soul, anywhere else in my life. So that's why I do it."The ball is in the Bengals' court to make moves this offseason and beef up the roster around Burrow, especially on the defensive side of the ball.He was once again a top-three passer in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus grade (91.8 overall, only trailed Matthew Stafford) and is a top-five player in the sport when healthy. The Bengals are trusting Zac Taylor to use continuity for AFC North success this fall, after every other team in the division underwent major coaching changes."We work really hard on the relationships. Those are important things. We want those guys to trust us," Taylor said in Week 18 about the connection with Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. "We work really hard to put them into great positions so they can get the most out of their abilities and help our team win. I think that they see that and they respect that, and the only way we can reach our potential with those two guys is if you've got a relationship to match it, where you pour into them and they know that you want the best for them."I've worked really hard with those two guys, as all our coaches have, and they've reciprocated that, so it's a hard thing to do because you face a lot of adversity as a group. (You) go through a lot of ups and downs, and to do it with those guys is special, because of how hard they work and how much it means to them. I think to be a part of that, I don't take it for granted. It's something we work really hard at."https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/allbengals-insiders-plus/joe-burrow-highlights-early-2026-offseason-routine-deepens-love-for-football-01kh68gqy4wx Report
February 12Feb 12 comment_1821184 17 hours ago, Arkansas Bengal said:The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback debuted a new 'do at Michael Rubin's 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 7By Skyler Caruso Published on February 10, 2026 07:14PM ESTJoe Burrow attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party hosted by Michael Rubin on Feb. 7 in San Francisco.Credit : Cindy Ord/GettyNEED TO KNOWJoe Burrow debuted a new hairstyle at the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party hosted by CEO and founder Michael Rubin in San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 7The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about the inspiration behind his look, including a message of "hope" to fans who have thoughts about itThe invite-only affair was star-studded, attracting the biggest names across sports and entertainment like Tom Brady, Cardi B, Jay-Z and moreJoe Burrow is expressing himself.Now that a helmet doesn't have to be worn amid the NFL offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals star, 29, is having fun with his hair by mixing up his look once again as seen on the Fanatics Party red carpet ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl.PEOPLE asked Burrow about his new 'do and what prompted the change as he made his way inside the invite-only event, which made its anticipated return to the Super Bowl scene with a stacked guest list of stars and A-list performances on Saturday, Feb. 7.Joe Burrow attends the 2026 Fanatics Super Bowl Party.Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage"I'm trying something new today," the Bengals quarterback told PEOPLE of his greased-up hair while simultaneously pushing the front of his curls away from his face while walking the red carpet of the Michael Rubin-hosted event in San Francisco on the eve of the Big Game.Burrow's hair was a stray from his typical blonde, shaggy flow. This time, he slicked it back with hair gel — using so much that his locks appeared dark brown (and nearly black in different lighting).The tendrils, though, stole the show. Two long strands dangled down over his eyes and hung by his cheeks, failing to stay slicked behind his head no matter how many times he attempted to push them back."I hope people like it," he added.For his outfit, the NFL star kept it simple. He slipped on khakis and a black T-shirt to attend one of the hottest parties of the weekend, which attracted fellow stars like Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Cardi B, Kevin Costner, Alix Earle, Jamie Foxx, Machine Gun Kelly and more.Burrow's hair racked up the comments on social media. While some were in favor of the strand switch-up, others felt otherwise."Is Joey fighting some demons?" joked one user on X in response to a photo of the athlete at the party.Watch Joe Burrow Face Off with His Hair as It Falls in His Face Multiple Times During a Press ConferenceJoe Burrow during a December 2024 game.Cooper Neill/Getty"This hair…no," commented another."That boy had blisters from rubbing his hair back 😂 if you drink everytime he does that youd be 6 feet under," penned a third on Instagram."Did you dry your hair?" a content creator asked the QB in a video that's gone viral.As for the praise Burrow received, one X user simply wrote: "thank u for ur service."Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals in August 2024.Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty"QB or hair model?" wrote another.This isn't the first time Burrow's do sparked conversation.In early January, the Bengals star went viral during a post-game press conference when his menacing tendrils kept falling in front of his face multiple times.Joe Burrow on the sidelines before an October 2025 game.Dylan Buell/GettyBurrow, who spoke with the media after the Bengals lost 18-20 to the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 4, seemed bothered by his 'do from the start, sitting down at the mic and instantly raking his lengthy bangs back with his hands.The athlete ran his fingers through his hair 10-odd times before reporters even asked him a question. Then he continued to push his hair back while answering a question about his thoughts on the game, a loss to end the season.https://people.com/joe-burrow-shares-1-message-to-fans-about-his-divisive-greased-up-hair-transformation-exclusive-11903665refreshing...nothing makes me love sports like a People e-magazine article about joe burrows hair mostly filled with social media quotes from people who do things like comment on social media about football players hair...someone gets paid money and sent on trips to be the Sports + Style writer for People.this is right there with the asian kid who makes millions on youtube opening toys...im going to go reevaluate my life choices. Report
February 12Feb 12 comment_1821189 9 hours ago, GoBengals said:refreshing...nothing makes me love sports like a People e-magazine article about joe burrows hair mostly filled with social media quotes from people who do things like comment on social media about football players hair...someone gets paid money and sent on trips to be the Sports + Style writer for People.this is right there with the asian kid who makes millions on youtube opening toys...im going to go reevaluate my life choices.This is one area where I could do without the Brady comparisons. More winning football and less Ugg boots stuff, Joe, please. Report
February 12Feb 12 comment_1821194 38 minutes ago, T-Dub said:This is one area where I could do without the Brady comparisons. More winning football and less Ugg boots stuff, Joe, please.Does no harm.Off season and all..Winning football is a team sport remember?He'll do his part.Let the rest do theirs Report
February 13Feb 13 comment_1821215 He's made 35 out of a possible 51 starts the last 3 years. Sure, it's the off-season. Sure, if he wants to look like the slightly shady one in the 90's boy band that doesn't sing much but does the rap segments, that's his business. Whatever.Just sayin.. When Brady went on his fashion model arc it was pretty corny, but he already had several SB rings. Without the SB rings, it's just plain old corny. When you're a HoF GoaT QB it earns you a lot of leeway. When you spend half your career on IR, not so much.I know, how dare I blaspheme the Golden Boy but this shit is pretty fucking corny. Look at it without the orange-tinted glasses and tell me I'm wrong. Report
February 13Feb 13 comment_1821218 Maybe Kay Adams goes apeshit over this…but not likely many others. I mean, Namath modeled pantyhose…but after SBIII Report
February 13Feb 13 comment_1821220 54 minutes ago, Le Tigre said:Maybe Kay Adams goes apeshit over this…but not likely many others.I mean, Namath modeled pantyhose…but after SBIIIThere it is.. Win a SB first, then go the model route. Report
February 14Feb 14 comment_1821260 On 2/12/2026 at 7:01 PM, T-Dub said:He's made 35 out of a possible 51 starts the last 3 years. Sure, it's the off-season. Sure, if he wants to look like the slightly shady one in the 90's boy band that doesn't sing much but does the rap segments, that's his business. Whatever.Just sayin.. When Brady went on his fashion model arc it was pretty corny, but he already had several SB rings. Without the SB rings, it's just plain old corny. When you're a HoF GoaT QB it earns you a lot of leeway. When you spend half your career on IR, not so much.I know, how dare I blaspheme the Golden Boy but this shit is pretty fucking corny. Look at it without the orange-tinted glasses and tell me I'm wrong.On 2/12/2026 at 7:01 PM, T-Dub said:He's made 35 out of a possible 51 starts the last 3 years. Sure, it's the off-season. Sure, if he wants to look like the slightly shady one in the 90's boy band that doesn't sing much but does the rap segments, that's his business. Whatever.Just sayin.. When Brady went on his fashion model arc it was pretty corny, but he already had several SB rings. Without the SB rings, it's just plain old corny. When you're a HoF GoaT QB it earns you a lot of leeway. When you spend half your career on IR, not so much.I know, how dare I blaspheme the Golden Boy but this shit is pretty fucking corny. Look at it without the orange-tinted glasses and tell me I'm wrong.You asked if your wrong..Your wrong.Who cares what he does off-season.You don't have to win. SB to model anything.Your criticism of his style is beyond silly. Report
February 14Feb 14 comment_1821261 1 minute ago, claptonrocks said:Uou asked if your wrong..Your wrong.Who cares what he does off-season.You don't have to win. SB to model anything.Your criticism of his style is silly.Sure, sure. Joe Burrow, instagram model and part-time NFL QB. Report
February 14Feb 14 comment_1821263 36 minutes ago, T-Dub said:Sure, sure. Joe Burrow, instagram model and part-time NFL QB.Love the "optoimism" you bring...Ever heard that word? Report
February 14Feb 14 comment_1821264 49 minutes ago, claptonrocks said:Love the "optoimism" you bring...Ever heard that word?No, I haven't. 🥷 Report
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