21 September 2023 , 17:44
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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has provided an update on Joe Burrow’s fitness after concerns emerged at the weekend.
The Bengals were beaten by the Baltimore Ravens in the Week Two game of the 2023 NFL season on Sunday. The loss means the AFC South franchise is 0-2 after the first two games of the season.
Burrow had sustained a calf injury during practice on July 27th and was questionable over whether or not he would return for the start of the season. The fourth-year quarterback made his return in the Week One opener against the Cleveland Browns, but was part of a 24-3 loss and did not complete a single touchdown pass.
The Bengals quarterback would eventually complete two touchdown passes in the loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He amassed 222 passing yards with 27 of 41 passes and one interception.
After the loss to the Ravens on Sunday, Burrow worryingly admitted that he had suffered a re-injury to his calf. As things stand the quarterback is questionable to return in the Week Three game against the Los Angeles Rams in ‘Monday Night Football’.
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Now, Taylor has provided an update on the fitness of his QB in an interview on the . Taylor explained that the decision on Burrow’s availability has yet to be made, but there have been signs of encouragement since Sunday’s loss to Baltimore.
“It’s been an encouraging early part of the week,” said Taylor. “I’ve learned enough in my five years here to not assume anything.
“We’ll just take it day to day with him. He’s been a little sore early in the week, but we’ll see how it goes. Fortunately, we get an extra day here.”
Taylor added: “The No. 1 thing is Joe’s health, and making sure he’s healthy in the short term and the long term.”
After Sunday’s loss to Baltimore, Burrow admitted that he was not sure how the injury to his calf would react in the coming days. Echoing the comments from Taylor, Burrow said that the status of his fitness would be judged patiently.
"We're going to have to wait and see," Burrow said on Sunday. "I'm not sure how it's going to feel in the next couple of days.
“It's pretty sore right now but no telling how it's going to feel. I think we're going to take it day by day."