Cincinnati Bengals fans received a glimmer of hope as star quarterback Joe Burrow took to the field. Though it was for an extensive pre-game workout ahead of Friday’s face-off against the Packers. The 26-year-old player showcased his prowess by throwing passes and completing runs at Paycor Stadium. Though he wasn’t a part of the match again the Green Bay Packers.
Notably, Head Coach Zac Taylor maintained a balanced perspective on Burrow’s performance. During a post-match interview after the Cincinnati Bengals’ 36-19 loss, Taylor addressed the questions about the quarterback’s return. He mentioned that the workout session of Joe Burrow was “just to get in some throws.”
There were speculations of Burrow’s return because he didn’t wear the sleeve that had been shielding his recovering right calf. Though Taylor has made it clear that though Borrow is practicing, he’ll take time to recover. He mentioned that the recovery process of Joe Burrow is doing well. “I think things are good and he’s progressing as he should… I think everything has been positive,” he said.
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Joe Burrow sustained a calf injury on July 27 during a practice session. It initially sparked concerns about the quarterback’s availability for an extended period. Taylor had previously hinted at “several weeks” of recovery before Burrow could be back in action. However, this timeline remains unaltered even now, as there is still no confirmation of his return.
The Bengals must be hoping for their star quarterback to be back before the Cleveland Browns on September 10. Now, it’ll be worth watching whether Joe Burrow will be back with his team before the regular season or not.
A look at the NFL career of Joe Burrow
Born in December 1996, Joe Burrow has made quite an impact in the NFL as the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. He began impressing everyone since his college football journey with the LSU Tigers. His senior year saw him clinch both the prestigious Heisman Trophy and the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.
Despite an unfortunate injury-shortened rookie season, Burrow roared back in his second year. The NFL star propelled the Bengals to their first playoff triumph since 1990. That momentum further carried them all the way to Super Bowl LVI.
Over his three seasons with the Bengals, Joe Burrow has steered the team to a remarkable five postseason victories. Last year, the quarterback ranked fifth in the NFL for completions (414) and passing yards (4,475). Burrow also secured second place with a franchise record of 35 touchdown passes.
In the thrilling 2022–23 NFL playoffs, Burrow’s leadership led the Bengals to successive victories. Joe Burrow led the team to victory against the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills. This further set the stage for the Bengals’ second consecutive AFC Championship appearance. This year, he even got the second-highest Madden 24 ratings.
The journey of Joe Burrow from college sensation to NFL luminary is one of grit, determination, and excellence. Fans are now waiting for him to bounce back even stronger after recovering from his calf injury.