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Bengals Pressed to Add Veteran Quarterback After Browning’s Struggles

Joe Burrow’s mid-December return window has spurred a push for a short-term fix, with Russell Wilson emerging as the most-mentioned target alongside warnings about price and fit.

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Overview

  • The Bengals fell to 2-2 after a lopsided loss to the Broncos, with Jake Browning throwing for just 125 yards in his second straight subpar start.
  • Fans and commentators urged Cincinnati to explore trades for veterans such as Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins or Jameis Winston, arguing any could outperform the current backup.
  • The Sporting News advanced Wilson as the most practical option, citing a reported $10.5 million 2025 salary, limited draft cost, and New York’s shift to rookie Jaxson Dart with Jameis Winston also on the roster.
  • Calls for an upgrade are amplified by the team’s heavy investment in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, whose production has dipped, including Chase’s five catches for 23 yards on Monday.
  • Analysts cautioned that midseason quarterback trades are rarely clean solutions, even as Cincinnati faces tough games against the Lions and Packers with Burrow out until at least mid-December.