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- The Southeast Ohio native took it way back this year, inviting his offensive line to his Cincinnati residence to have their pick of the preserved relics. Joe Burrow Gifts His Offensive Linemen Authentic Fossils During A Flashy Presentation At His Ohio HomeAs shared on social media, Burrow wanted to reward the men who protect him during the NFL season with something extra special.
- "This year, Joe Burrow gifted his offensive linemen authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils for Christmas," the post read. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEarlier this week, Burrow invited the group of men to his Cincinnati home, where they were presented with a variety of preserved bones mounted on flashy displays.
- According to ESPN, the players were able to select their chosen fossil depending on the time they arrived and their seniority. Joe Burrow Has A Deep Love And Appreciation For Preserved ArtifactsBurrow's gift to his O-line won't surprise loyal fans of the quarterback, as he's spoken openly about his fascination with history and fossils in an earlier episode of the Netflix series "Quarterback." In the clip shared online, Burrow could be heard gushing to a Bengals staffer all about the team's visit to the Natural History Museum. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"They took us behind the scenes and showed us some really cool stuff.
- It’s like a library of fossils that they don’t show everybody else," he said.
- "It was like you go to the shoe store, and they're like, 'Maybe we have it in the back,' and it was like all the fossils back there.