The Cincinnati Bengals made a significant investment in upgrading its locker room, and quarterback Joe Burrow calls the new facilities "sick" when it was revealed on Tuesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that many technological advances were implemented including "circadian rhythm lighting that can sync to music from the new sound system, and increased Wi-Fi for better connectivity."
Bengals QB Joe Burrow on the new locker room: “It’s sick. The more we continue to invest in stuff like this, the more comfortable the players are going to be. We’re going to love coming into work. I’m really happy with it. It’s quite an upgrade. Credit to ownership for putting… https://t.co/jFPf4idyEV
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 30, 2024
This is one of the recent upgrades the Bengals have made to improve the workplace for their young team. They are listening to player input and are acting upon it, but it will take time to turn things around completely. In a 2024 NFLPA survey of players evaluating its facilities, personnel, neals, etc. the Bengals ranked 26th out of 32 teams. The team also did not score well in 2023 with the locker room being one of the main issues. It will be interesting to see how this upgrade will affect the team's ranking in the 2025 NFL PA survey.
In the 2023 NFLPA survey, the Bengals got a D for their locker room and was noted for the lack of power outlets at lockers.
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) July 30, 2024
In the new locker room, each locker has two power outlets and a wireless phone charger.
