Joe Burrow returned to throwing with his Cincinnati Bengals teammates for the first time since his wrist surgery in November.
This session at the team’s facility on Monday marked a significant step in his rehabilitation process, which Bengals coach Zac Taylor previously noted was progressing on schedule.
Despite the practice being closed to the media, as it was part of Phase 2 of the team’s offseason training, reports from the team’s website highlighted that Burrow engaged in passing drills with teammates, showcasing his recovery progress after some solitary training.
Wide receiver Trenton Irwin commented on Burrow’s performance, noting, “He looked like he did last year. He looked smooth. I didn’t see anything different.” Similarly, Brad Kragthorpe, recently promoted to quarterbacks coach and with the Bengals since 2019, remarked on Burrow’s agility and athleticism, stating, “He looked as quick and as athletic as I’ve seen him look. He looked like the Joe Burrow we’re used to seeing. I thought the ball came out of his hand well. Confidently. I’m happy where he’s at.”
Burrow had injured his right (throwing) wrist in mid-November, leading to surgery for a torn ligament.
Over his four seasons in the NFL, Burrow has completed 68 percent of his passes, throwing for 14,083 yards and 97 touchdowns across 52 games. His leadership helped propel the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2021 season, a year he led the league with a 70.4 percent completion rate.
In financial terms, Burrow secured his status with the Bengals last September through a five-year contract extension valued at $275 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history on an annual basis at $55 million per year.
