The Cincinnati Bengals are in good hands at the top of the depth chart at quarterback position for the foreseeable future as there’s no indication that star quarterback Joe Burrow will be going anywhere anytime soon. But the team did have a little bit of a shakeup at the backup quarterback spot which they addressed this week.
For the past three years, veteran quarterback Brandon Allen has been the backup quarterback for Joe Burrow, even filling in for him as the team’s starter when Burrow suffered a season-ending knee injury during his rookie season. But with Allen signing with the San Francisco 49ers this week, the team signed a new backup quarterback: Trevor Siemian.
“the #bengals have signed QB Trevor Siemian to a one year deal per source. Siemian visited Cincy before the draft, and also has a really good relationship with OC Brian Callahan from their time in Denver together,” Palmer said in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon.
The #bengals have signed QB Trevor Siemian to a one year deal per source. Siemian visited Cincy before the draft, and also has a really good relationship with OC Brian Callahan from their time in Denver together
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 3, 2023
It’s a pretty big move for the Bengals to bolster their quarterback depth chart, and the NFL world had plenty to say about the addition on Twitter.
Oh man, welcome Trevor!! https://t.co/fk6Ghy4mxG
— Lord Dylan Guthrie (@Dylanguthrie18) May 3, 2023
Plenty of starting experience with multiple teams, I would prefer Trevor Siemian as a backup than Brandon Allen. 👍🏻👍🏻 https://t.co/IJlhJMiiMp pic.twitter.com/35XebrvpHR
— Cameron Demler (@CJD22K) May 3, 2023
I'm so happy the Bengals finally decided to take the backup QB role seriously. God forbid anything would happen to Burrow where he gets knocked out of game. You need someone who can win you a game in a pinch. Siemien can do that. Can't say that was the case the last two years. https://t.co/htqNavHvDd
— Nick (@NicolaPapito) May 3, 2023
#Bengals lose Brandon Allen and add Trevor Siemian the same day. There’s new insurance in town for Joe Burrow. https://t.co/PKjVbqOXCL
— The Cincinnati Chronicle (@CincyChronicle) May 3, 2023
The Bengals add some veteran quarterback depth to battle with Jake Browning for the backup role. https://t.co/7sP7Hrk8Rd
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) May 3, 2023
Bengals have an actual backup QB, thank god https://t.co/q9GBWfWnPV
— EA (@KOLD740) May 3, 2023
And there we go! https://t.co/W2FCpr3Hyp pic.twitter.com/HLiAPohXTw
— Not Zac Taylor (@NotZacTaylor) May 3, 2023
Obviously, the Bengals will hope that Burrow stays healthy and Seimian never has to start, but it’s nice to know they have him if they need him.
