Arch Manning Factor: Could Joe Burrow Be Traded to NY?

Joe Burrow is entering his seventh NFL season in 2026, having previously led the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in 2022, though they fell short against the LA Rams. In recent years, the Bengals have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, largely due to Burrow experiencing multiple injury setbacks. These injuries have resulted in him missing 16 regular-season games over the past three seasons.

Analyst Colin Cowherd recently proposed on "The Herd" that Burrow might be traded to the New York Jets, valued at $8.1 billion, if Arch Manning becomes available for the Jets in the 2027 NFL draft. Cowherd suggested that if the Jets have the No. 1 pick, securing Manning could prompt a move for Burrow, offering him a fresh start. Burrow, considered by many to be one of the league's best quarterbacks on any given Sunday, has accumulated enough injuries to warrant caution, according to Cowherd.

Arch Manning, grandson of NFL QB Archie Manning and nephew to Peyton and Eli Manning, is a highly-regarded prospect at Texas and a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy before a potential 2027 pro entry. The Bengals are preparing for their 2026 preseason, with Burrow expected to be the team's starting quarterback. They are scheduled to play the Chicago Bears on August 22 and the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28.