Joe Burrow: Why is the father of the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback in a wheelchair?

Publish date: 2024-06-23

Joe Burrow is one of the best QBs in today's NFL.

He is the runner-up of the last Super Bowl, he was named the "Comeback Player of the Year", and he's a crucial part of the resurrection of the Cincinnati Bengals.

However, there's a question surrounding Joe Burrow out of his football talent, and it's about his father, Jim Burrow.

Why is Jim Burrow, Joe Burrow's dad, in a wheelchair?

Several NFL fans noticed that Joe Burrow's dad, Jim Burrow, was in a wheelchair. Even media outlets began asking "why is he in a wheelchair?"

Regarding multiple rumors, the reality is that Joe Burrow's dad is going through some minor physical problems. There's no official update about his health status. However, Jim Burrow is not suffering from any severe condition.

Cincinnati and NFL fans don't need to worry about Joe Burrow's father. He is alright, and probably going through some hip or leg problems that the vast majority of people experiences.

Who's Jim Burrow?

Jim Burrow is Joe Burrow's dad.

He used to be a professional football player like Joe. The same Cincinnati QB expressed a while ago that Jim's career was his inspiration for becoming an NFL star.

Jim Burrow played at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then jumped into the NFL in 1976. Nevertheless, he spent the vast of his career in the Canadian Football League.

He played defensive back for the Packers, the Montreal Alouettes, the Calgary Stampeders, and the Ottawa Rough Riders.

Joe Burrow's father was also a college football coach. From 2005 to 2018, Jim Burrow was a defensive coordinator for Ohio University. He previously worked with Washington State, Iowa State, Ames High School, Nebraska, and North Dakota State.

Jim Burrow left his career as a football coach during Joe Burrow's last college football season to attend all LSU games.

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