Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s season has come to a premature end due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. The unfortunate development was confirmed by both Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor on Friday, with surgery likely being necessary. This significant setback occurs in the first year following Burrow’s signing of a substantial $275 million contract.

Having led the Bengals to both a Super Bowl appearance and an AFC championship game in consecutive years, Burrow’s absence leaves a substantial void. The team currently stands at a 5-5 record, placing them at the bottom of the AFC North, a stark contrast to their division-winning performances in the prior two years. Burrow’s backup, Jake Browning, will now assume the quarterback duties.

The injury occurred during a 34-20 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, with Burrow having to leave the game in the second quarter. He had managed to throw a touchdown pass to Joe Mixon but was visibly in pain afterwards. Burrow believes the injury happened on a preceding play, where he landed on his wrist after a hit by Jadeveon Clowney.

Amidst this, the NFL has launched an investigation into why Burrow was not listed on the Bengals’ injury report prior to the game, as revealed by an anonymous source to The Big Big News. This scrutiny follows after the Bengals posted, then removed, a video showing Burrow in what appeared to be a soft cast before the game. Burrow clarified that it was only a compression sleeve, something he had worn before.

This marks the second season-ending injury for Burrow in his four-year career, the first being a double ligament tear in his left knee in 2020. He made a remarkable comeback the following year, leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl and earning the title of Comeback Player of the Year.

Coach Taylor expressed unwavering confidence in Burrow’s resilience and ability to overcome this latest challenge, citing his unique mentality and past achievements. This season, however, has been challenging for Burrow and the Bengals, marred by a calf injury Burrow sustained during training camp and a slow start to the season. Despite a mid-season rally, the team has struggled in recent games.

Jake Browning, who has been part of the Bengals’ practice squad for two years and was named Burrow’s backup this season, is set to take the reins as starting quarterback. Browning, a University of Washington alumnus, previously spent time on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. Coach Taylor expressed confidence in Browning’s preparedness and the respect he commands within the team.

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