Bengals sign backup to support Joe Burrow ahead of 2025 NFL Season

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to reestablish themselves as serious contenders in the AFC North, and are carefully building a roster capable of rising to the occasion. Head coach Zac Taylor knows the challenge ahead won’t be easy, and he’s leaving nothing to chance. In the past few hours, news broke that the team have brought in a new backup quarterback to support Joe Burrow ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

Logan Woodside, who originally made his NFL debut with the Bengals, is set for another stint in Cincinnati. After spending the previous season without seeing game action, Woodside returns to familiar territory in hopes of contributing as a reliable backup. The news was announced through the team’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

“We have signed free agent QB Logan Woodside,” the Cincinnati franchise reported via their official account, @Bengals. With this move, Woodside joins Jake Browning as one of the backup quarterbacks behind Joe Burrow heading into the upcoming season.

While Zac Taylor’s team is hopeful that Joe Burrow will be available throughout the entire season, strengthening the quarterback room remains a key priority. In the event of any last-minute setbacks, it’s crucial to have reliable options in place to step in and ensure minimal disruption to the offense.

Logan Woodside #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

What can we expect from the Bengals in the 2025 NFL season?

With a healthy Joe Burrow leading the way, the Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 NFL season boasting one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Burrow’s connection with star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins remains one of the most dangerous duos — or trios — in football, capable of stretching defenses and putting up points in a hurry. If the offensive line holds up, Cincinnati has the firepower to go toe-to-toe with any team in the league.

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However, their path to success won’t be easy. The AFC North continues to be one of the most competitive divisions in football, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens posing serious threats. Both teams bring elite defenses and physical, disciplined football — a style that has challenged the Bengals in the past. Winning within the division will be critical if Cincinnati hopes to secure a strong playoff position.

With the right mix of health, consistency, and momentum, the Bengals have the potential to make a serious run at the Super Bowl. The talent is there, especially on offense, and with a motivated Burrow under center, expectations in Cincinnati are sky-high. Now it’s up to Zac Taylor and his squad to deliver on that promise.