Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow missed a significant chunk of the season last year with a wrist injury, but it sounds like he’s going to return to the field for the team this preseason.
According to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced that Joe Burrow had been cleared for full contract and that he expects him to play for the team this preseason.
“Zac Taylor says he expects Joe Burrow (and all starters) to play at some point this preseason. Burrow has been fully cleared for contact. Said he will continue to be proactive in easing him through camp with eyes on being in top form closer to season,” Dehner said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Zac Taylor says he expects Joe Burrow (and all starters) to play at some point this preseason. Burrow has been fully cleared for contact.
Said he will continue to be proactive in easing him through camp with eyes on being in top form closer to season.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 22, 2024
Obviously, this is a pretty significant announcement from the Bengals given how important Burrow is to the team’s success, and it led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Joe Burrow at 9/1 to win MVP is not as bad of a bet as you think it is
– fully healthy for first time in a couple seasons
– full complement of pass-catchers
– possible focus on passing game with Mixon gone https://t.co/vSG134U8vt
— Sam Wagman (@swagman95) July 22, 2024
All teams' approaches should be on this level! Most teams haven't played a game in 8 months. You have to practice and play 🏈 to be proficient at 🏈 Stop with the mindset of injury and prepare for the games. An injury will happen regardless of preseason or regular season! It's 🏈 https://t.co/ZoL6f9SGrM
— Seth Joyner (@sethjoyner) July 22, 2024
Finally playing guys in the preseason! https://t.co/iruzDctCt0
— Kenny Wall (@KennyWall54) July 22, 2024
This is the way https://t.co/QRSj5tD0ZW
— Honcho Da Patriarch (@Honcho_WhoDey) July 22, 2024
WE BACK https://t.co/vf4T5ZS8Iq
— Teth-Adam (@DCRezz) July 22, 2024
I’ve only been saying it since the ‘22 season. https://t.co/ClVXrWLBhL
— Cayley Cheyenne (@cayleycheyenne) July 22, 2024
When Burrow is healthy, he has proven that he is one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the league. We’ll have to see whether or not he can stay healthy this season.
