Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, is healing nicely following wrist surgery he had in
November, according to coach Zac Taylor during Tuesday’s league meetings. “It’s encouraging,” Taylor stated. “It’s
right on schedule, and so we’re encouraged with everything we thought it was going to be and where he’s going to fit
into our offseason.” Burrow stated in the beginning of March that he plans to take part in the Bengals’ spring
offseason program.
At the time, Burrow told ESPN, “I think I am expecting to kind of be cleared for full contact and everything around
the middle of May.”
Burrow had to cope with a calf ailment sustained during training camp in addition to the ruptured wrist ligament
that needed surgery, and he contributed to the Bengals’ difficult season.
The Bengals have made some major adjustments to their offensive line while Burrow has been busy preparing for a
comeback. Zack Moss is the new starting running back for the Houston Texans following the trade of Joe Mixon. In
addition, Cincinnati added Trent Brown to the right tackle position, while Dan Pitcher, a former quarterbacks coach,
took over as the offensive coordinator after Brian Callahan left to take a coaching position with the Tennessee Titans.
Tee Higgins, a fellow wide receiver, asked to be traded rather than sign a contract at the beginning of the free agency
season, while Tyler Boyd looks to be signing elsewhere. It appears that Taylor and the Bengals do not intend to trade
the veteran, though.
“We’re thrilled that Tee will have a fantastic year for us,” Taylor said this week to Pro Football Network. “He seems to
be our best opportunity to lead us to a Super Bowl victory. Over the past four years, I’ve liked working with Tee, and I
anticipate the same this year.” Burrow has completed 68 percent of his throws for 14,083 yards and 97 touchdowns
in 52 games throughout his four seasons as a quarterback. After leading the league in completion percentage (70.4%)
in 2021, he guided Cincinnati to a Super Bowl trip.
Burrow agreed to a $275 million, five-year contract extension in September. The NFL’s highest-ever average yearly
value is $55 million.
After making it to at least the conference title game on several occasions, the Bengals concluded the previous season
9-8, last in the AFC North, and missed the postseason.
