After the Bengals announced a brand new deal for head coach Zac Taylor, they delivered even more good news on Wednesday. Quarterback Joe Burrow is only dealing with an MCL sprain, according to doctors, which means that he won’t need surgery this offseason. 
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Burrow went down in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl clutching his right knee. He was clearly in pain after the takedown from Von Miller, but still managed to finish out the game. Fortunately, this shouldn’t hamper him in the 2022 season.
Burrow has dealt with much worse in the past, including the 2020 offseason when he had to rehab from a torn ACL (and MCL). Since then, the Bengals have prioritized their offensive line, but it’s safe to say that they’ll do even more on that front this spring.
In the regular season, Burrow played in 16 games and led the league with 70.4% of his throws completed. His TD/INT ratio (34-14) further positioned him as one of the NFL’s brightest young talents. Even though he didn’t capture a ring on Sunday, it stands to reason that he’ll have plenty more opportunities in the years to come, starting with the ’22 campaign.
Burrow is a warrior man love how he was like nah I’m staying in.
No doubt the guy will have a ring before it’s all said and done.
How he last with that oline is beyond me. Dude a warrior. This team will be big for years with the right moves rams 2.0?
They still have their draft picks so HOPEFULLY they will have more staying power than the Rams, whose window seems to be somewhat short going forward with all of the older players
This kid is tough as nails.
I’d have to guess that the gust of wind we all felt was the collective sigh of relief from Bengals fans!
I really enjoy watching Burrow play. Seems to have all the necessary tools to be a long time great.
Hell of a season individually and team. Good for him to rehab and recover for another shot.
Gamer…
I believe he tore his left ACL, correct? An MCL sprain is much better than having to go through extensive rehab again so soon, and having to have done it on both knees. Good for Burrow, but hopefully Cincy will finally do something about the middle of that line.