Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow did not participate in a Zoom call supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, despite speculation online suggesting he and several other NFL quarterbacks were involved on Monday evening.
The Bengals issued a statement to multiple media outlets after supporters of Harris—who is seen as the likely Democratic presidential nominee following President Biden’s withdrawal—began disseminating false claims on social media about Burrow endorsing her campaign.
The event, labeled “White Dudes for Harris,” did feature various notable personalities, but Burrow was not one of them.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, #9, practices punting with the special teams coordinator during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. (Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports)
Rumors also suggested that New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff were on the call, but those claims were false as well.
The misinformation circulating on social media garnered millions of views, with various sports news outlets reporting on it.
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The Twitter account “Kamala’s Wins,” previously criticized for spreading misinformation, saw over 3.5 million views on its post claiming Burrow was part of the call.
Burrow has yet to endorse any candidates in this year’s presidential election; however, he was photographed with former President Trump at UFC 299 earlier this year, alongside San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa.
The “White Dudes for Harris” event, spanning 3.5 hours, featured numerous celebrities—including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mark Hamill, Josh Gad, and Jeff Bridges—who came to support Harris.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, #9, who did not participate in throwing drills, observes practice during training camp at Kettering Health Practice Fields. (Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports)
According to the event organizers, the call, which included over 180,000 participants, raised close to $4 million for the Harris campaign.
Recently, the only noteworthy news from Burrow was his new hairstyle for Bengals training camp, featuring a buzz cut and bleached blonde hair as the new season approached.
“I got bored,” Burrow told reporters regarding his new look as he prepares for his fifth season in the NFL.
Reports claiming Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow participated in a call to support Vice President Kamala Harris are false. (Getty Images)
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Burrow is eager for a rebound season after a wrist injury cut short his 2023 campaign, a year in which the Bengals did not qualify for the playoffs.
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