Bengals fans have theories about Joe Burrow's reported new haircut

Cincinnati Bengals fans keep a close eye on their star quarterback Joe Burrow. And though no one has photographed Burrow recently, there is reporting that he now sports a buzz cut.

The loss of Burrow's locks last seen at the Bengals' mandatory minicamp in June is significant for fans. They believe he does not want to be distracted by anything this season, including his hair. Burrow is all about football, and nothing, even his hair, will get in the way of that.

Burrow has a lot on the line this season with the Bengals. An injury curtailed his play last season, and the Bengals finished in the AFC North basement at 9-8. In worse news, the team was 1-5 against its divisional opponents.

Burrow's weapons may not be there for him past this season so it is win it now or else. Wide receiver Tee Higgins is playing this year on the franchise tag with no extension planned. Ja'Marr Chase is playing the fourth year of his rookie contract and though his fifth-year option is exercised for 2025, he will be looking to be paid before stepping out on the field in 2025.

Fans believe the Burrow buzz cut symbolizes a culmination of all these events, and many wonder if the buzz look will catch on with his teammates or Bengals fans.