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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his first game appearance since surgery. His new long, curly hair stole the spotlight, sparking social media buzz. Fans compared him to a TV heartthrob. Burrow is recovering from turf toe surgery and is expected to return by mid-December. His sideline style is redefining recovery fashion.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow may still be sidelined from play, but his return to the sidelines is already dominating headlines, not for his throws, but for his hair. Making his first public game appearance since undergoing turf toe surgery last month, Burrow debuted a shaggy new hairstyle that immediately set social media ablaze.
Joe Burrow’s long curls steal the spotlight at Bengals-Steelers showdown
The 28-year-old quarterback was spotted at Thursday night’s Bengals vs. Steelers matchup, marking his first sideline appearance since his Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Dressed in an all-black casual fit, a Bengals-logo tee tucked into sweatpants and one white sneaker paired with a protective boot, Burrow’s look gave off relaxed recovery vibes.But it was his hair that really had fans talking. Gone were the short, structured cuts fans were used to.
Instead, Burrow sported grown-out, wavy brown locks that fell over his eyes, drawing comparisons to a TV heartthrob. Many fans couldn’t help but notice the uncanny resemblance between Burrow and “The Summer I Turned Pretty’s” Conrad Fisher, played by Christopher Briney.“this is 100% your look, connie baby 😘,” one fan commented under the Bengals’ Instagram post, while another joked, “Conrad that you?”
Fans praise Joe Burrow's look (SS via Instagram)
Fans debate Joe Burrow’s new vibe as he continues recovery journey
While some loved the quarterback’s softer, movie-star style,“In my day, we called this guy a hunk,” one user wrote, others speculated that his tousled hair might reflect his mood amid rehab.
“If the hair is any indicator... my mans is depressed,” another fan commented, sparking debate about Burrow’s mental state during recovery.
Burrow, who previously shocked fans with a bleach-blond buzz cut in 2024, seems to be embracing a more laid-back look as he heals. He underwent successful surgery on September 19 and is expected to return by mid-December, though his exact timeline remains uncertain.For now, Bengals fans can rest easy knowing their quarterback isn’t just recovering, he’s redefining sideline style one curl at a time.Also Read: Hailee Steinfeld’s unseen Cabo bachelorette party photos reveal wild pre-wedding celebrations without Josh Allen
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