Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow recently reflected on his impressive season, during which he led the NFL in both passing yards and touchdowns, all while not being at full health. In a recent interview on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take,” the 28-year-old was asked about the condition of his wrist after undergoing surgery in November 2023 to repair a torn ligament. Burrow explained, “Whenever you have a ligament injury, your joint is going to take around two years to regain full mobility and everything you feel you need.”
Despite still being in the recovery phase, Burrow had a remarkable season, finishing fourth in the NFL MVP race. He completed over 70% of his passes while leading the league in attempts, accumulating 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns across all 17 games.
There were moments during the season when Burrow’s wrist, which is on his throwing arm, caused him discomfort. He noted, “It feels good right now, but there were a couple of times I fell on it during the year when it didn’t feel as good. It really depended on the day, but we established a good routine towards the end of the year to ensure I felt as good as possible by Sunday.”
The Bengals finished the season with a 9-8 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. Although they won their last five games, they were unable to recover from an earlier deficit. Burrow expressed optimism about the upcoming offseason, stating, “Having an offseason where I can train without focusing on rehab will be beneficial. I can concentrate on quarterback-specific training, working out, and getting my body ready for the year. I’m excited about that.”
With a full offseason dedicated to training, Bengals fans are eager to see what their franchise quarterback can achieve next season as he moves closer to full health.
