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Bengals Make Backup QB Decision After Joe Burrow Injury: Report

Bengals Make Backup QB Decision After Joe Burrow Injury: Report

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be out for about three months due to surgery for an injured foot. Jake Browning will take over as the starting quarterback, and Brett Rypien will be his backup after being moved to the active roster. The team also signed two quarterbacks, Mike White and Sean Clifford, to the practice squad.

Key Facts

  • Joe Burrow left a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a foot injury.
  • Burrow’s recovery from surgery is expected to take at least three months.
  • Jake Browning will serve as the starting quarterback for the Bengals.
  • Brett Rypien, who was on the practice squad, has been promoted to backup quarterback.
  • The Bengals added quarterbacks Mike White and Sean Clifford to their practice squad.
  • Rypien played in eight games with the Denver Broncos and had one start with the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Rypien joined the Bengals’ practice squad after being released by the Minnesota Vikings.

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