It was the first practice for the Cincinnati QB since season-ending wrist surgery last November.
CINCINNATI — The quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrowmarked a major offseason milestone on Monday.
When the team began the second phase of voluntary workouts, Burrow was in uniform and throwing a pass in a video shared by the team.
There were no media in these training sessions. But the quarterbacks coach, Brad Kragthorpetold the team’s website that he was pleased with Burrow’s appearance in his first practice since season-ending wrist surgery last November.
Joe Burrow was able to throw the ball for the first time since wrist surgery in November 2023. AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File
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“He looked like Joe Burrow that we’re used to seeing,” Kragthorpe described. “I didn’t see any difference. I thought the ball came out of his hand well. With trust. “I’m happy where he is.”
On November 27, Dr. Thomas Graham repaired the scapholunate ligament in Burrow’s right wrist, a source confirmed to ESPN After an initial report from Cincinnati Enquirer. In March, Burrow told ESPN that he expected to be fully discharged after his surgery. He noted that the timetable for his return, if he stayed on track, was no different than other offseasons.
“In a normal offseason, I wouldn’t be throwing until OTAs anyway,” Burrow said. “Now I can lift basically normally, which I’m excited about.”
Joe Burrow He missed the final seven games of last season after suffering a wrist injury in a Week 11 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. It capped an injury-plagued year that began with a right calf strain suffered during the first week of training camp in 2023 and re-aggravated in Week 2.
Los Bengals They were closed to the media on Monday as they began Phase 2 of their offseason program. During this three-week period, coaches are allowed to work with players on the field and teams are allowed to run plays at a gradual pace, under certain conditions. No contact allowed.
2024-05-07 01:00:00
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