NFL Launches Investigation Into Bengals' Failure To Report Joe Burrow's Injury; Season-Ending Wrist Issue Sparks Scrutiny
Photo: Instagram/Joe Burrow The National Football League (NFL) is scrutinizing the Cincinnati Bengals for not listing quarterback Joe Burrow on their injury report prior to Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow exited the match in the second quarter due to a wrist injury, leading to the end of his season. A source familiar with the matter revealed this development to The Associated Press on Friday. The Bengals had initially posted, then deleted, a video on social media depicting Burrow disembarking from the team bus with his right hand appearing to be in a soft cast. However, Burrow clarified on Friday that he was wearing a compression sleeve unrelated to his season-ending injury, citing common practices among players to prevent swelling during flights. Photo: Instagram/Joe Burrow The NFL routinely reviews such cases, and violating the league's injury report policy could result in fines or the loss of a draft pick for the team. Bengals coach Zac Taylor, u...