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It is something all Cincinnati Bengals fans will be happy to see: Quarterback Joe Burrow back on the football field. On Monday, the Bengals social media account tweeted a video of their QB1 sporting his No. 9 jersey and carrying cleats as he walked into the indoor practice facility.
“It’s happening,” the post read.
After Burrow took part in some drills during Monday session, things appeared to ramp up on Tuesday as he was spotted on the field looking like his old self. Burrow looked to move around quite well and was making some off-platform throws while rolling out.
Burrow’s seasons have been cut short multiple times due to injuries. Last season, he suffered a season-ending right wrist injury in Week 11 and underwent surgery in November to repair a torn ligament. At the time, it was expected that he would make a full recovery, and his positive updates, paired with his return to the field, are in line with that expectation.
Last month, Burrow gave an encouraging update on his recovery, and followed that up Tuesday acknowledging his emphasis this offseason to get bigger.
“I’m in a good spot right now,” Burrow told reporters. “I’m really strong. Bigger than I was. We’re going to continue to eat right, lift, and go through my routine and see where I’m at.”
Burrow said that he’s been throwing for about a month and working through the typical rust of an offseason.
“This was a difficult injury,” he said of his wrist. “It’s been a tough several months, but physically it’s not the worst injury that I’ve had. You know, I’ve been through much tougher things physically, so that’s been a positive. I’ve been able to really lift and continue my offseason program kind of the way it always has been. By the time that came around, I was pretty much able to lift and do everything I needed to in the weight room.”
Burrow being healthy is huge for the Bengals and has been critical for…
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-05-07 19:05:30
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