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Joe Burrow’s health has been the biggest question mark for the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the regular season.
Burrow was injured in the early stages of training camp, a concerning sight for the organization.
However, he has recently been spotted on the practice field, working his way back to normal.
With less than a week to go until the season opener, on an episode of “NFL Total Access,” Ian Rapoport said, “It does seem that all signs point to Joe Burrow being on the field for Week 1.”
From @NFLTotalAccess: #Bengals QB Joe Burrow is in a good place, health-wise. pic.twitter.com/cAyotiefDA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2023
This is a great sign for the Bengals.
Burrow has been a breath of fresh air for the Bengals, bringing success to an organization that was previously starved.
They have made it to the AFC Championship in back-to-back seasons, which was in jeopardy for the 2023 campaign if Burrow missed any time.
Even though Burrow could see the field in Week 1, Rapoport pointed out another factor that plays into Burrow’s availability.
He has yet to be signed to a contract extension, something that was anticipated before this injury.
Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson have all received extensions during the offseason.
Many believe Burrow is slated to receive the highest amount among these players given his postseason success.
The Bengals’ stance on this potential deal is largely unclear, given their lack of public communication on the matter.
Will the Bengals craft a deal ahead of the 2023 season?
Or, will they wait another year, seeing if Burrow can stay healthy for one more season before inking a large deal?
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