From Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers, and Deshaun Watson to Daniel Jones, the 2023 NFL season has been marred by the season-ending injuries of the veteran quarterbacks, who were projected to lead their respective teams on the field. Talking about Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals started the season with the injured QB, although they showcased a bounce-back performance for a while before again getting embroiled in a losing streak.
Except for the recent win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bengals have seemed lackluster lately. Meanwhile, a rumor swirled about the team’s violation of the NFL’s policy regarding Burrow’s injury, although they have now cleared up the misunderstanding.
NFL reportedly believe Bengals did not break any rules in Joe Burrow injury
Joe Burrow’s untimely exit from the season due to a wrist injury sparked controversies and raised questions regarding the accuracy of the injury reporting system in the NFL. He was forced to undergo wrist surgery after sustaining a ligament tear during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on November 16.
The speculation began when the QB signaled discomfort, clutching his wrist in pain during the second quarter of the game against the Ravens. A video showing the signal-caller wearing a brace on his right hand as he got off the team bus fuelled a rumor that he wouldn’t be playing for the remainder of the game. The clip was promptly shared and removed by Cincy’s social media via Bleacer Report.
Bengals’ coach Zac Taylor and the players claimed to be unaware of any pre-existing wrist injury that Joe Burrow might have had before the tear. The quarterback himself clarified that the compression sleeve worn was a preventive measure often used by athletes to alleviate swelling caused by changes in altitude during flights.
Speculations swirled regarding whether the Bengals star had sustained the injury in a previous game. Jadeveon Clowney, a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, tackled him, and it was later determined that he tore his ligament.
The NFL conducted an investigation into how Cincinnati (Cincy) handled Burrow’s injury report, with allegations surfacing about potential violations of the league’s injury reporting policy. The league’s thorough probe involved scrutinizing medical records, practice footage, and team compliance with injury reporting protocols.
Fortunately for the Cincinnati-based team, the league concluded its investigation process, confirming the team’s ‘full compliance’ with the injury reporting policy. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the league’s examination found no violations committed by the team and absolved them of any wrongdoing.
The NFL’s injury report policy mandates accurate and transparent disclosures regarding player injuries, requiring teams to update the status of players throughout the practice week, regardless of their game participation. Violations could result in severe penalties, including the loss of future draft picks or significant fines.
Joe Burrow injury update
Joe Burrow started the 2023 NFL season under a shadow of physical setbacks, battling a calf injury that impeded his training camp and preseason preparations. Unfortunately, his plight took a devastating turn as he suffered a severe wrist injury, tearing a ligament, necessitating surgery, and terminating his season prematurely.
Days ago, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed QB’s return to the team’s facilities following the season-ending wrist surgery. However, details surrounding the injury and the surgical procedure’s specifics, including the location and the attending surgeon, remain shrouded in secrecy at the Bengals’ discretion.
Despite queries from media outlets like The Enquirer, Cincy and Taylor have refrained from divulging any additional information, a stark contrast to Burrow’s previous publicized knee surgery in 2020, where details were openly shared.
“All of the details we’ve released are the details we’ll release,” Taylor said on the matter.
Joe Burrow’s absence looms large for the Bengals, who’ve witnessed his leadership drive the team to consecutive AFC title games and a Super Bowl appearance since the commencement of the 2021 season. Despite only missing a single game due to injury during this period, his immense role in the team’s success accentuates the impact of his current absence.
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