The murky timetable for Joe Burrow’s return to action came more into focus Friday.
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback took the Paycor Stadium field before the team’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers and aired out some long passes and ran around without a limp, or even any wraps on his leg.
Burrow injured his calf early in training camp, and was expected to miss several weeks of action.
Joe Burrow is on the field running and was throwing a bit earlier. Starters are not expected to play tonight but positive news seeing this before the rest of the team comes out to warm up. pic.twitter.com/p9vN1ipVI8
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) August 11, 2023
But as the regular season draws closer, everyone is wondering when Burrow will be ready to play. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor seemed a bit irritated when asked Wednesday where Burrow stood in his recovery, telling reporters, “It will be several weeks from when I said it will be several weeks.”
Burrow’s appearance Friday went a long way in soothing concerns about his return.
Joe Burrow is in Paycor Stadium throwing balls without a leg sleeve. 💪 #Bengals pic.twitter.com/vbXNzusDP6
— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) August 11, 2023
Bengals fans were obviously pleased with the development.
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
— Chris T (@ChrisT33859796) August 11, 2023
Joe Burrow was throwing 50 yard deep balls down the field. Now, he’s running sprints sideline to sideline.
The franchise QB looks like he’s doing just fine.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) August 11, 2023
It was just a calf cramp. Have Burrow eat more bananas & mangos
— Dream Weaver (@jamesgerbus) August 11, 2023
I still don’t want him playing 1 snap in any of these 3 games tbh
— Uncle Phil (@PhilDeFrancesco) August 11, 2023
The rest of the AFC North doesn’t love it 😂😂😂😂
— Michael Cline (@Michael34180818) August 11, 2023
Burrow will obviously not take the field in their first preseason game on Friday night. But it does seem like he is at the very least progressing well through his injury, which is always a good sign.
