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Bengals Making Calls After Joe Burrow Injury; Could Patriots Backup Be Fit?

Bengals Making Calls After Joe Burrow Injury; Could Patriots Backup Be Fit?

Summary

Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, got injured and will be out for at least three months. As a result, the Bengals are looking for other quarterback options, including possibly trading for Tommy DeVito, a backup from the New England Patriots.

Key Facts

  • Joe Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has a turf toe injury.
  • The injury will require surgery and keep Burrow out for a minimum of three months.
  • Jake Browning led the Bengals to a win after Burrow's injury.
  • The Bengals are contacting free-agent quarterbacks to strengthen their team.
  • Tommy DeVito, currently with the New England Patriots, is a potential trade target for the Bengals.
  • DeVito has recent experience with the New York Giants, holding a 3-5 record as a starter.
  • DeVito was recently cut by the Giants and picked up by the Patriots.

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