QJoe Burrow
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Tue 5/7/24 3:43 PM

Burrow (wrist), who has resumed throwing, indicated Tuesday that he's fully cleared to do everything that doesn't involve contact, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow, who is bouncing back from a procedure to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, started throwing again in April, noting that at this stage his focus is on mechanics like his footwork and arm path, as well as the "little intricacies of the throwing motion." While it remains to be seen when he'll be cleared for contact, Ben Baby of ESPN relays that the Bengals' franchise signal-caller feels as though he's "in a good spot" in his recovery process, and there's nothing to suggest that Burrow won't be ready to go well ahead of Week 1.

QJoe Burrow
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Mon 5/6/24 2:35 PM

Burrow (wrist) was on the field throwing at the Bengals' facility Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow's season ended 27 snaps into Week 11 last season, after which he required surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right (throwing) wrist. Earlier in the offseason, he stated that he expected to be fully cleared by mid-May, and it appears he's on track. Burrow should be all systems go well in time for training camp later this summer. His weaponry has gone a bit of an overhaul, with Joe Mixon, Tyler Boyd and Irv Smith jettisoned. Veterans Zack Moss and Mike Gesicki were signed as free agents to go along with returnees Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

QJoe Burrow
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Thu 3/14/24 12:35 PM1 Comment

Burrow (wrist) is slated to enter the 2024 season with a revamped skill-position group, with Joe Mixon set to be traded to the Texans, Zack Moss inking a two-year deal as his replacement, and numerous shifts in the receiving game, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow will have to cope with more than just a new-look backfield, though it remains to be seen whether Moss can adequately fill Mixon's shoes, even after he proved so productive filling in for Jonathan Taylor at the start of last season. Tyler Boyd is currently a free agent, while explosive tight end Mike Gesicki is poised to ink a one-year deal with the Bengals, giving Burrow a replacement target in the middle of the field. Perhaps most important, though, is the fact that Tee Higgins has requested a trade, as Jared Goffinet of Fox 19 Cincinnati reports. That situation may not resolve in the near future, and further changes on offense could still occur in free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft, but in any scenario, Ja'Marr Chase will remain the pillar of this receiving game. For his part, Burrow is expected to be cleared for full contact by mid-May, as he continues his recovery from Nov. 27 surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist.

QJoe Burrow
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Mon 3/4/24 10:39 AM

Burrow (wrist) said Sunday that he expects to be "cleared for full contact and everything" by mid-May, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow also said he's able to lift weights "basically normally now" and has started throwing small medicine balls as part of his rehab. The QB had surgery Nov. 27 to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, 11 days after suffering the injury in a Week 11 loss at Baltimore. Prior to that, Burrow had found his groove with multiple TD passes in five straight games, bouncing back strong after throwing just two TDs over the first four weeks of the season while dealing with a lingering calf injury from training camp. He anticipates being ready for his normal throwing routine at OTAs, though it sounds like he'll take it slow until then.

QJoe Burrow
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Mon 1/8/24 11:29 AM

Burrow (wrist) said that he thinks he will be throwing by OTAs this spring, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow underwent season-ending surgery on his right (throwing) wrist shortly after Thanksgiving and missed the final seven games of the 2023 campaign, finishing his year with 2,309 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions on a 66.9 percent completion rate. Burrow should be fully recovered well ahead of training camp next summer.

QJoe Burrow
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Mon 11/27/23 7:48 PM

Burrow underwent surgery to repair the torn ligament in his right wrist Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Bengals released the following statement regarding the surgery: "The procedure went as planned and he is expected to make a complete recovery. Joe will return to Cincinnati this week to be with the team and begin the recovery and rehab process." Burrow is in line to miss the rest of the campaign, capping him to 2,309 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions in parts of 10 games. There's an expectation that he'll be healthy well in advance of the 2024 season.

QJoe Burrow
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Sun 11/26/23 8:21 AM

Burrow is set to undergo surgery Monday to repair the torn ligament in his right wrist, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow will miss the rest of the season after Cincinnati placed him on injured reserve Saturday, just over a week after he suffered the injury in the Bengals' Nov. 16 loss to the Ravens. The expectation is that Burrow will make a full recovery in advance of the 2024 season, but the Bengals will turn the offense over to Jake Browning beginning with this Sunday's game against the Steelers.

QJoe Burrow
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Sat 11/25/23 12:13 PM

The Bengals officially placed Burrow (wrist) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
No surprise here, as Burrow is set to miss the rest of the season due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. Cincinnati elevated AJ McCarron from the practice squad in a corresponding move to back up Jake Browning under center. Burrow will now focus on his recovery and rehabbing for the 2024 season.

QJoe Burrow
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Fri 11/17/23 2:48 PM

Burrow (wrist) is slated to be out for the remainder of the 2023 season.
EDGE Analysis
Per Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Burrow tore a ligament in his right wrist during Thursday's loss to the Ravens and thus is trending toward needing season-ending surgery, according to Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site. In Burrow's looming absence, Jake Browning is next up at QB for the team, with AJ McCarron currently on Cincinnati's practice squad.

QJoe Burrow
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Thu 11/16/23 11:55 PM

Burrow is believed to have suffered a sprain in his right wrist during Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Ravens, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Burrow exited the game shortly before halftime and was unable to grip the ball on his follow through when taking warmup throws on the sideline. He did not return to the game, though he'll now have 10 days to recover before another pivotal divisional contest in Week 12 against the Steelers. Burrow is set to undergo an MRI on Friday, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, which could provide a clearer timeline for his potential return.