NFL Clears Bengals in Injury Report Investigation Regarding Joe Burrow's Wrist Injury
Despite Burrow's wrist injury during the Week 11 game against the Ravens, the NFL found the Bengals fully compliant with the league's injury report policy.
- The NFL has concluded that the Cincinnati Bengals were fully compliant with the league's injury report policy in regard to quarterback Joe Burrow's wrist injury.
- The investigation was initiated to determine whether the Bengals should have listed Burrow on the injury report prior to their game against the Ravens on Nov. 16.
- Joe Burrow was seen in images on social media wearing a device on his right wrist leading up to the game, but was not listed on the injury report that week.
- Burrow suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist during the Week 11 game, leading to questions about whether his wrist was already injured before the game.
- Based on the information provided by the Bengals, Burrow received no treatment before practice and missed no time in preparation for the game against the Ravens.