Not only does Joe Burrow enable the Bengals to take some bigger swings than they may be comfortable with, the Bengals may have selected Shemar Stewart in light of Hendrickson’s contract situation. Shedeur and Prime Time aren’t the only ones unhappy about the former quarterback’s stunning slide.

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Paycor Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohi

The NFL shared a snapshot of Burrow's appearance on X, captioning it simply as “Met Gala Joe.” The post quickly gained traction, but the comments section was filled with mixed opinions. Some fans praised Burrow’s appearance, calling him “handsome” and sharing fire emojis, while others were more critical.