Overview

• Taylor stopped short of committing to Jake Browning for Week 6, saying, "We’ll see where it goes," and indicated the starter should be set by Wednesday’s first practice.
• Browning is 0-3 as the 2025 starter and threw three interceptions in a 37-24 loss to the Lions, giving him eight picks on 124 attempts since replacing Burrow.
• The current depth chart lists Brett Rypien behind Browning, with Mike White and Sean Clifford on the practice squad, offering limited in-house experience.
• Team officials have not made trade inquiries for a veteran quarterback, though media reports continue to speculate about external options such as Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Kirk Cousins.
• Cincinnati is 2-3 entering a Week 6 trip to the Packers, and Burrow, who had toe surgery on Sept. 18, is expected to miss at least about three months.