Is it just me, or is Joe Burrow playing angry? There seems to be a defiance in the quarterback’s late-season surge — as there was when he spoke candidly earlier this season about his need to play perfectly for the Bengals (7-8) to have any chance to win or now when he details the team’s need to retain top wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

If it was up to Joe Burrow’s teammates, his gift to them may have been a little bit different than the authentic Japanese Katana swords he gave them.

As the annual round of gift-giving from quarterbacks to their locker room takes place across the NFL, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has gifted his offensive line authentic Japanese katana swords for Christmas,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow explained Sunday why he opted to give his offensive linemen samurai swords as a Christmas gift.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow surprised his offensive linemen with an unusual gift, presenting each of them with an authentic Katana sword from Japan. However, in discussing his choice, he seemed to take a pretty firm stance on guns.

Joe Burrow continues to prove he’s not just a leader on the field but a symbol of gratitude and creativity off it. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback surprised his offensive linemen with samurai swords for Christmas,