Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned heads at Bengals training camp Tuesday when he showed up with a new blonde buzz cut that also had the public buzzing.
Many fans on social media compared Burrow to rapper Eniemn and had a field day making fun of the star QB, who was almost unrecognizable with his new do.
Most fans know Burrow by his dirty blonde locks, so it shocked many that he shaved it off and has a new look. it didn’t go unrecognized by fans on social media, and a few had some laughs at the QB’s expense.
Burrow even got teased by some social media folks who could not resist taking a dig at the Bengals star.
Some fans were a little more brutal regarding Burrow’s new do.
Rhaenyra Targaryen: we need dragon riders
Joe Burrow: https://t.co/WVsktsARdm
— manny machado fan club president (@_emparker) July 23, 2024
Oh, but the jokes even got better as the day went along.
joe burrow learning what all men must learn – it doesn't matter how good looking you are, your hair can make or break you
— Benny (@SlippinBenny) July 23, 2024
But this tweet might have been the best of the day.
Joe Burrow leading us all in to Paycor Week 1: pic.twitter.com/BEhO9rXR4s
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) July 23, 2024
This is not the first time Burrow has caused a “buzz, ” so to speak. A few weeks ago, he made headlines when he modeled in a fashion show along with other NFL stars.
| Joe via Instagram! “Just a couple more from the show and now im done” pic.twitter.com/dZcUw689XL
— Joe Burrow Updates (@BurrowUpdates) June 27, 2024
Fans made a few jokes then, but he may never live down this new do. If he takes his team to the Super Bowl, no one will care.
About Stacey Mickles
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