Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a calf strain at practice and was carted off. He's next in line for a new payday, potentially becoming the highest-paid player based on annual value after Justin Herbert's extension.
Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback, was carted off at practice due to a calf strain. He's expected to seek a new contract, aiming to become the NFL's highest-paid player in terms of annual value following Justin Herbert's extension.
Burrow had to be carted off the field at the Bengals' training camp with the injury. During a live drill, Burrow used a pump fake, tucked the ball and started to run before coming up limping.
Coach Zac Taylor revealed that Joe Burrow was already wearing a calf sleeve due to soreness from the first day of practice before his recent injury.
It is not the same leg that Burrow injured three months into his rookie year in 2020, when he tore the ACL in his left knee.
Adding to his challenges, Burrow missed the 2022 preseason due to an appendectomy. In the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he struggled with rust and threw four interceptions in a home loss.
Burrow faced difficulties as he missed the 2022 preseason because of an appendectomy. In the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he struggled with rust and threw four interceptions, resulting in a home loss.
Burrow, who guided the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance in his second NFL season in 2021, is also the next quarterback in line for a massive payday.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed Justin Herbert to a five-year extension worth $262.5 million, making him the new highest-paid player in the NFL at $52.5 million per year.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Chargers secured Justin Herbert with a massive five-year extension worth $262.5 million, making him the NFL's highest-paid player at $52.5 million per year.
This comes after recent extensions for Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) earlier in the offseason.