Bengals Expect QB Joe Burrow To Play In Week 13
Joe Burrow has not experienced any setbacks since returning to practice two weeks ago. The Bengals have not yet activated him from injured reserve, but they appear very close to doing so. 
When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Zac Taylor said (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) the plan is for Burrow to play on Thanksgiving against the Ravens. A return in time for Week 12 was seen as a possibility at one point, but the team elected to start Joe Flacco one more time. Flacco is now set for backup duties to close out the season.
Burrow pushed to return in time for yesterday’s game, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated notes. The team’s schedule proved to be a critical factor in Cincinnati’s decision-making, however. To little surprise, Breer adds the Bengals kept Burrow inactive for Week 12 knowing they had a quick turnaround. Provided the coming days go well, Cincinnati’s starter will be back in the fold.
Having lost to the Patriots on Sunday, the Bengals sit at just 3-8 on the year. A third straight season outside of the playoffs is very likely as a result. Once Burrow returned to practice, though, it became clear he would suit up for the closing stages of the season regardless of Cincinnati’s record. The two-time Comeback Player of the Year will look to give the team a lift on offense even with a postseason berth essentially out of reach.
Scoring has not always been an issue during Flacco’s tenure atop the QB depth chart, but the Bengals sit 18th in the NFL in scoring and 23rd in yards per game through Week 12. Of course, defensive improvement will be needed if the Bengals are to make progress in the standing down the stretch; the team ranks last in points and yards allowed. A healthy Burrow could help the compensate for ongoing issues on that side of the ball.
The former No. 1 pick’s career has included numerous major injuries, but he secured a $55MM-per-year extension in 2023. Given Burrow’s compensation, an argument could be made in favor of the Bengals sitting him for the rest of 2025 and ensuring full health for next year. Instead, he will suit up for (if all goes according to plan) Cincinnati’s final six games.
In other injury news, Taylor added (via Baby) Trey Hendrickson‘s hip injury will sideline him for at least one more game. Last year’s sack leader is out for Week 13, as is receiver Tee Higgins (who suffered a concussion yesterday). The Bengals’ offense will not be a full strength on Thanksgiving as a result, but Burrow is on track to lead the unit.
Bengals’ Joe Burrow Will Not Play In Week 12
NOVEMBER 22: Burrow will not be activated off IR on Saturday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Bengals will need to win Sunday’s matchup for a Thanksgiving return from Burrow to make sense. A loss would keep their playoff chances below 1%, per Next Gen Stats, while a win would push them to 2% and keep their hopes alive long enough for their star quarterback to get back on the field.
NOVEMBER 21: Burrow was only a limited participant in practice on Friday, with Flacco taking the majority of offensive reps. Taylor acknowledged (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) the Bengals’ upcoming short week ahead of their Thanksgiving contest is a factor which will be considered. That would point in the direction of Burrow remaining sidelined for at least one more game.
NOVEMBER 19: The Bengals designated star quarterback Joe Burrow to return from injured reserve last Monday, opening up his 21-day practice window. That was nine days ago, so the team has 12 days to determine whether or not he will be activated this season. Things could be looking pretty good on that front, as Burrow appeared as a full participant on Cincinnati’s injury report today. 
In his first week back at practice, Burrow was able to participate in some noncontact 7-on-7 work and was still feeling good after getting back in the action. At the 7-day mark, head coach Zac Taylor laid out their goals for moving forward.
“This week, the plan will be: let’s get to Wednesday and see if we can work him in some 11-on-11 and go from there,” Taylor told the media, per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer. “Before we ever do that, there’s no reason to have a discussion on what the timeline is beyond that, because there are steps we have to follow.”
Two days later, Burrow did his assigned 11-on-11 work as a full participant in practice today. Burrow’s return to practice surprisingly hasn’t limited the team’s access to backup passer Joe Flacco, who’s still expected to start for Cincinnati against the Patriots this weekend. Flacco has been dealing with a right shoulder injury since Week 9. In every week that they’ve had a Sunday game since, Flacco has sat out Wednesday practice, been a limited participant in practice on Thursday, and sat out again on Friday before doing walkthroughs leading up to the game.
So, Burrow got the ball today as Flacco sat out per usual. Tomorrow is usually a limited day for Flacco, but the Bengals will obviously want him to get time with the first-team offense if he’ll be starting this week. Burrow still could get good amount of time with the first string if Flacco is limited as usual. Taylor wanted to get his star passer back in 11-on-11, and it looks like we’re getting more of that this week. Asked whether Burrow could start this weekend’s matchup with New England, Taylor replied, “Until we get through some practices, there’s no reason for me to even speculate on that.”
We already know that team and player both intend for Burrow to return despite the team’s long odds on a postseason berth, as long as he’s ready. With that in mind, this weekend’s game could be Flacco’s final start in front of the Cincinnati crowd. Following this weekend, Flacco should get another matchup against the team that drafted him — this time in a different shade of orange — before another road game takes the team to Buffalo.
The game against the Bills has been deemed the likeliest time for Burrow’s return, but there’s still a chance — slim as it may be — that he could get activated in time to go head-to-head against Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Jackson again in three straight weeks. There’s also a chance the team activates him but slow plays his return until they’re sure he’s ready to go. For now, though, Burrow continues to make insane progress in his return from an injury that many expected would end his season.
Joe Burrow To Return Regardless Of Bengals’ Record; Latest On Trey Hendrickson
With Joe Burrow having returned to practice this week, attention around the Bengals has turned to his ability to suit up for the closing stages of the season. Playoff consideration is far from certain in Cincinnati’s case, but that will not impact Burrow’s recovery process. 
The Bengals exited Sunday’s game against the Steelers with a 3-7 record. The state of the AFC North leaves the door slightly open to a run at top spot in the division for Cincinnati, something which would of course be more likely in the event Burrow were to return in the near future. Even if the team falls out of contention, though, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network writes Burrow will suit up upon receiving full medical clearance.
For now, the 28-year-old has been limited to seven-on-seven work in practice as he awaits clearance for full participation. Even when Burrow is back in game action, Rapoport notes he is expected to do so with a metal plate in his shoe, adding Burrow will not have full mobility. Nevertheless, a return around Thanksgiving or one week later remains the target.
The Bengals’ offense received a boost thanks to the midseason Joe Flacco trade. Defensive struggles have remained an issue for the team, however, and they threaten to result in another year defined by the failure to meet expectations. Burrow is under contract through 2029, and a cautious approach would be understandable from the team’s perspective given the financial commitment made to the former No. 1 pick. Burrow is nonetheless on track to see the field soon.
Cincinnati hopes the same will be true of Trey Hendrickson. The Bengals elected to retain him past the trade deadline despite lowering their asking price to a second-round pick. Last year’s sack leader is out for Week 11, his third missed came of the season. Hendrickson is dealing with a core muscle injury, Rapoport reports. He adds a move to injured reserve has received consideration but team and player are aiming to avoid it.
Likewise, Hendrickson hopes to avoid undergoing surgery to address the issue until after the season is over. The latest round of failed extension talks in this case resulted in the four-time Pro Bowler agreeing to a straight raise regarding his 2025 compensation. Hendrickson, 31 in December, could receive the franchise tag this spring but otherwise he remains on track for free agency.
Of course, Hendrickson’s value will take a hit if he remains sidelined for an extended period. If things go according to plan, though, he will be healthy along with Burrow for the closing weeks of the season.
Bengals Open Joe Burrow’s Practice Window
NOVEMBER 11: ESPN’s Adam Schefter predicts Burrow’s likeliest return date will be Week 14 against the Bills, one game after Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving contest. Of course, it would come as no surprise if the Bengals took their record into account when deciding to activate Burrow (and more specifically, when he will next suit up). Cincinnati could drop out of playoff contention by the time his window expires, one of the factors which makes this an interesting story to follow.
NOVEMBER 10: The Bengals’ offense has found a level of stable production since the Joe Flacco trade, but his time atop the depth chart has always been seen as temporary. A step in the direction of Flacco’s QB1 run ending is being taken. 
Joe Burrow is set to return to practice, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Bengals are opening his 21-day activation window today in a notable move for Burrow’s recovery process. Provided he is brought back onto the active roster within that time, he will be able to return to action.
When speaking on the subject, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed to no surprise Burrow will not play in Week 11. He also said (via Rapoport’s colleague Mike Garafolo) a return to action may not take place right away even after Burrow is activated. Still, today’s practice – in a limited capacity – marks a significant step in the right direction for all involved.
After Burrow suffered a turf toe injury in September, it was clear a lengthy absence would be in store. A return by December was floated as a possibility, and after successful surgery it is clear Burrow has not suffered any setbacks in his rehab. The two-time Comeback Player of the Year will look to return to a Cincinnati team still in contention for the playoffs. It very much remains to be seen if that will be possible based on the Bengals’ continued defensive struggles.
No firm timeline is in place for Burrow, although he told Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer a return by “Thanksgiving-ish” is being targeted. The Bengals are coming off their bye week, and they have games against the Steelers and Patriots upcoming. Those contests will be followed by a Thanksgiving matchup with the Ravens. Having Burrow back as soon as possible will obviously be key, but adding further to his long list of injuries at the NFL level – or even risking doing so – would not be feasible if Cincinnati were to be out of contention late.
The Bengals have lost two straight despite scoring 80 points over that span. The team sits at 3-6 on the year as a result and trails both the Steelers and Ravens for top spot in the AFC North. Cincinnati is currently two games behind Jacksonville for the final wild-card spot in the conference. Improvements on defense will be sought out coming off the bye with first-year DC Al Golden remaining in place. If efforts on that front prove fruitful, a Burrow return for the closing stages could make for an interesting finish to the year.
The 28-year-old led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last year. That was insufficient for the Bengals to qualify for the playoffs, and it very much remains to be seen if a return to postseason contention will be possible in 2025. Burrow managing to return would certainly offer a boost, though.
Bengals Did Not Seek Trade For QB Following Joe Burrow Injury
On Tuesday, the Bengals signed free agents Sean Clifford and Mike White to supplement their QB depth chart in the wake of Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury, which will keep the star signal-caller sidelined until sometime in December. But as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports, Cincinnati did not make any trade inquiries into veteran passers on other teams.
The implication is that the Bengals believe Browning gives them at least as good of a chance to win as any trade candidate. And there is some justification for that belief. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter observes, Browning’s 70.4% completion percentage during the seven games he played in relief of an injured Burrow in 2023 led the NFL. That percentage was not simply a function of short, safe passes, because his 267 passing yards-per-game average was the sixth-highest mark in the league during his stint as a starter (which yielded a 4-3 record).
After Burrow exited last week’s game against the Jaguars, Browning completed 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards and a pair of touchdowns while also rushing for the game-winning score in the waning moments of the contest. However, he did throw three interceptions, so ball security was surely a point of emphasis in practice this week.
Despite close calls against the Browns and Jags to open the current campaign, the Bengals are 2-0. They will hope that Browning can keep them in the running for a playoff berth come December, when Burrow will have a chance to return. Rapoport says that remains a possibility and that Cincinnati could have the two-time Pro Bowler back on the field for the last few games of the regular season if the team’s record warrants it, though Burrow’s rehab will also have to go “perfectly.”
For the 29-year-old Browning, the next several months represent a prime opportunity to cash in. As Rapoport points out, the 2019 UDFA did not stick on an active roster until 2023. Therefore, he will only hit three years of service time at the end of this season, which will make him a restricted free agent in 2026.
The Bengals will have the option of tendering Browning at the original-round level (a tender that was worth $3.4MM this year), second-round level ($5.33MM), or first-round level ($7.5MM). Given Burrow’s history of health concerns, a first-round tender is not out of the question, especially since annual salaries for qualified backup QBs are around the $6MM-$8MM range (with the obvious exception of Kirk Cousins, who was not signed to be a backup).
Rapoport also leaves open the possibility that the Bengals and Browning could agree to an extension, as the Bears and Tyson Bagent did in August. Or, if Browning plays well enough to convince another team he can be a full-time starter, such a team could sign the Washington product to an offer sheet that Cincy cannot match.
Of course, a great deal has to go right for that to be a realistic possibility. For now, Browning & Co. will try to navigate a schedule that includes matchups with playoff hopefuls like the Broncos, Lions, Packers, and Steelers.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Undergoes Surgery
SETPEMBER 19: Burrow did indeed undergo surgery today, head coach Zac Taylor said (via ESPN’s Ben Baby). He added the procedure went well and noted there is no firm timeline in place for Burrow’s recovery process.
SEPTEMBER 18: Joe Burrow‘s turf toe will leave the Bengals without their starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. His recovery process could begin shortly.
Burrow is currently scheduled to undergo surgery tomorrow, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The timing of the procedure will depend on the swelling in Burrow’s injured toe, and it could be pushed back a few days if needed. In any case, Dr. Norman Waldrop will perform the surgery, per Rapoport.
Dr. Waldrop has worked under renowned surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson, and he has experience with a number of high-profile procedures. This Burrow one will add to that list, and a recovery period of at least three months is in store. As such, Jake Browning will be tasked with leading Cincinnati’s offense through the bulk of the campaign as the team looks to build off a 2-0 start to the year.
Expectations for the team in 2025 have understandably taken a major hit in the wake of Burrow’s injury, though. The former No. 1 pick has now suffered three major ailments in his six-year NFL career, and the timing of his latest one could leave him unavailable for the rest of the season depending on the timing of the procedure and his recovery process. Burrow, 28, is attached to his $55MM-per-year extension through 2029 so a cautious approach regarding his return should be expected.
In the meantime, Browning and Brett Rypien will handle QB duties on the active roster. Rypien was recently promoted to the 53-man roster with Mike White and Sean Clifford being added to the practice squad. Those four passers will handle their respective roles while Burrow rehabs his toe. Provided his surgery goes as planned, the countdown to when he will once again be available to Cincinnati will begin.
Bengals’ Joe Burrow To Undergo Toe Surgery
TODAY, 6:15pm: The Bengals have officially placed Burrow on injured reserve.
MONDAY, 8:00am: Joe Burrow‘s turf toe led to overnight concerns about surgery being necessary. The Bengals passer will indeed take that route, meaning a lengthy absence is in store.
Burrow is set to undergo surgery on his injured toe, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Multiple opinions were sought out before this decision was made, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds there was a consensus amongst the experts consulted. An absence of at least three months is expected while Burrow recovers.
Midway through the Bengals’ Week 2 game, Burrow injured his toe while being sacked. The two-time Pro Bowler was later seen on crutches and in a walking boot, creating the possibility of a long-term spell on the shelf. Burrow has a history of injuries throughout his Bengals career, and today’s news confirms his track record in that regard will expand.
The 28-year-old is in danger of missing most of the season’s remainder, if not the rest of the campaign in its entirety. As a result, Cincinnati’s outlook for 2025 has been dealt a blow. The team is 2-0 following Sunday’s comeback win over Jacksonville, but backup Jake Browning will now be counted on to lead the way on offense. The Bengals’ defense faced questions entering the season – even with Trey Hendrickson‘s hold-in being ended via a raise covering 2025 – but that unit will be required to deliver strong performances on a consistent basis moving forward.
Burrow, 28, has won the Comeback Player of the Year award twice (2021, 2024) as a sign of his ability to perform among the league’s best when healthy. He led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) last year, and expectations remained high for Cincinnati’s offense with wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signing joint extensions this spring. Their futures are in place beyond 2025, and Burrow is on the books through 2029.
In the immediate term, though, attention will turn to Browning and his ability to guide the Bengals on offense. The former UDFA made his 13th regular season appearance yesterday, each of which have come with Cincinnati. Browning went 21-of-32 for 241 yards and a pair of touchdowns (while also rushing for the game-winning score). He did throw three interceptions, however, so ball protection will be a priority over the coming games. During a seven-game span filling in for Burrow in 2023, Browning compiled a 4-3 record and a 12:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Browning is currently the only healthy passer on the Bengals’ active roster. Brett Rypien is in place on the practice squad, so it would be feasible for him to be promoted in the near future. Logan Woodside was with the Bengals early this offseason before being cut in July. That move came about after Desmond Ridder was signed, although the former Falcon and Raider was among the team’s final roster cuts.
To no surprise, Schefter adds the Bengals are making contact with free agent quarterbacks knowing Burrow will be sidelined for an extended period. Ridder is on the market, and he could be a (somewhat) familiar face for the organization regarding an in-season addition. With over $12MM in cap space, Cincinnati could afford a low-cost addition under center. With Ridder or another passer in place to back up Browning, however, the team’s chances of reaching the playoffs will be decidedly lowered. Burrow, meanwhile, now faces another lengthy recovery outlook.
Long Absence Feared For Bengals’ Joe Burrow
Updates continue to pour in on the toe injury suffered by Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow. The toe injury was confirmed to be turf toe with speculation that several weeks could be up in the air for the sixth-year passer. At this point, each update seems to paint a darker picture.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to provide new information, reporting that images of the 28-year-old quarterback’s turf toe injury were “being sent to noted foot specialist” Dr. Robert Anderson to be reviewed. Schefter noted that, should surgery be necessary, a three-month absence would be expected for Burrow, who was seen in a walking boot and on crutches after leaving today’s game. Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports was the next to add on that Burrow is undergoing additional tests and that Cincinnati expects to have full details Monday.
NFL Network’s duo of Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero closely followed with the specifics that Burrow “is feared to have suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury,” that the injury was severe with torn ligaments, and that it would likely require surgery, keeping in line with Schefter’s three-month timeline.
Local beat reporter Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer noted that, with Grade 3 turf toe injuries often estimated with two- to six-month recovery timelines, Burrow’s situation is brutal but not the worst-case scenario.
In line with that thinking, Rapoport points out that three months from now is December 14. That date coincides with the Bengals’ Week 15 game against the Ravens. If backup quarterback Jake Browning can keep Cincinnati anywhere near the playoff chase in Burrow’s absence, Burrow may be able to return in time to play three or four games to get back into potential playoff shape. That would require a lot of things to go incredibly right for the Bengals, but all hope may not be lost.
Browning has been with the team since 2021, winning the primary backup job — and, with it, a spot on the 53-man roster — in 2023. That year, unfortunately, saw Burrow go down with a season-ending wrist injury, and Browning came in to finish out the season. After a 5-5 start with Burrow under center, the Bengals finished 4-3 over their last seven games of the season as Browning led them to a 9-8 final record. Browning proved to be a reliable backup in that stretch of games, completing 70.4 percent of his passes for 12 touchdowns.
Browning will be tested immediately as the Bengals embark on a five-game stretch of 2024 playoff teams with the Vikings, Broncos, Lions, Packers, and Steelers immediately on the horizon. If Browning and his arsenal of offensive weapons can keep the team above water, there’s a chance he may be able to hand the keys back to Burrow in time for a potential playoff run. That’s what the Bengals will be focusing on if they receive bad news tomorrow.
Bengals’ Joe Burrow Diagnosed With Turf Toe
6:09 PM: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Burrow has been diagnosed with turf toe. What this means for his availability to play will depend on the severity of the injury. Minor sprains can be overcome in just a few days’ time, while more serious sprains can require multiple weeks of recovery and even worse iterations can require surgery and a recovery timeline measured by months.
Rapoport cites Jeremy Rauch of FOX19 who in turn cites a source that claimed the injury is believed to involve torn ligaments, which could mean an absence of “several weeks” for Cincinnati’s QB1. The Bengals are the only NFL team with an MRI machine in their stadium, so they should have a good idea of his outlook, but they haven’t revealed much to the media at this point in time.
3:09 PM: The Bengals’ efforts to improve to 2-0 have hit a notable roadblock. Quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a toe injury midway through the second quarter of today’s game against the Jaguars.
The injury occurred while Burrow was attempting to avoid pressure. The play resulted in a sack, and after receiving medical attention he walked off the field. Burrow was initially listed as questionable to return, but he has since officially been ruled out.
Burrow underwent an MRI shortly after suffering the injury. Once it was completed, the 28-year-old was seen using a scooter to return to the locker room with his left leg elevated (h/t FOX19’s Joe Danneman). Needless to say, further testing and updates will be critical in this situation over the coming days.
Throughout his decorated career, injuries have been a concern for Burrow. The former No. 1 pick suffered an ACL tear during his rookie season; he has also missed time due to a calf strain and a ruptured ligament in his wrist last season. During the Bengals’ Super Bowl loss, Burrow suffered an MCL sprain. If this latest ailment leads to more missed games, Cincinnati’s offense will be notably shorthanded.
The Bengals made an effort to buck the trend of slow starts early in regular seasons by playing Burrow and other key players during the preseason. That did not result in a productive outing in Week 1, although Cincinnati emerged with a one-point victory over Cleveland. Prior to going down today, Burrow completed seven of 13 pass attempts for 76 yards and one touchdown.
Backup Jake Browning has taken over under center. The 29-year-old made nine appearances and seven starts last season, completing a league-best 70.4% of his pass attempts. Browning has been in the organization since 2021, and he inked a two-year deal last spring. As a pending free agent, his performances will be key in determining his value on the open market (if he reaches it). Depending on Burrow’s outlook, Browning may be needed beyond the closing stages of today’s game.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Says Throwing Wrist Still Not 100%
Much of the discussion surrounding the Bengals this offseason has been focused upon new deals for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (the Hendrickson matter continues to drag on with no obvious end in sight). Star quarterback Joe Burrow, meanwhile, has taken advantage of his status with the franchise and in the league to advocate for extensions for Higgins – who once appeared unlikely to stay in Cincinnati given the investment the club knew it would be making in Chase – and Hendrickson.
During mandatory minicamp last month, Burrow also talked about his own performance and his hopes for the upcoming campaign. Interestingly, he said the torn ligament he suffered in his right (throwing) wrist in November of 2023, which ended that season prematurely, continued to impact him last year.
“I think I talked about it last year – I still wasn’t quite back to throwing it the way that I expect,” Burrow said (via SI.com’s Jay Morrison). “It’s improved this year, and it will continue to improve. As long as I keep making those reps, taking the extra time to get that rhythm back, it will continue to improve.”
Those comments are surprising for several reasons. One, even though the timing and nature of the injury threatened Burrow’s availability for the Bengals’ offseason program in 2024, the two-time Pro Bowler was already throwing by early May of 2024. Additionally, Burrow was terrific last season, leading the league with 4,918 passing yards and 43 passing touchdowns while throwing just nine interceptions in a full slate of games. He did that while maintaining a 70.6% completion percentage and finishing third in the NFL in both quarterback rating (108.5) and QBR (74.7).
That performance led to a fourth-place finish in MVP voting, which may have been impacted by the fact that Cincinnati did not qualify for the playoffs. Still, the team would surely sign up for a repeat of his 2024 showing, albeit with more success in the win-loss department.
The Bengals’ inability to return to the postseason over the past two years is partially attributable to their poor starts. The club lost its first two contests of the 2023 slate and its first three games in 2024 and eventually proved unable to make up that ground. Morrison suggests those slow starts, in turn, were a function of Burrow’s health.
The former Heisman Trophy winner suffered a calf strain in training camp in 2023 and did not post a QB rating over 85.6 until Week 5 of that season. Last year, of course, he was still dealing with wrist rehab, but his play was mostly elite from Week 2 onward, despite the nagging wrist issue.
While acknowledging his team’s need to avoid digging an early hole, Burrow noted his wrist continues to heal.
“We’re getting there,” he said. “I think I’m learning new things every single day and refining my motion, refining everything about what I’m doing out there. That’s exciting for me to feel that improvement.”
When asked how he would handle the layoff between the end of mandatory minicamp last month and training camp, which opens on July 23, Burrow added, “I’m feeling good right now. I’ll just take it as my body’s telling me. If I need a couple days off, I’m gonna take a couple days off. But I’m feeling good, and we’ll keep grinding and take it day by day.”
As the Hendrickson dilemma dominates Bengals-related headlines and invites increased scrutiny of the team’s negotiation practices, Cincinnati at least knows it has an enviable quarterback situation, one that theoretically could get even better as Burrow’s wrist gets better.