- Burrow tore a ligament in his wrist during a Week 11 game against Baltimore
- But on Monday he threw a soccer ball again for the first time since the surgery.
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Joe Burrow threw to Cincinnati Bengals receivers on Monday for the first time since undergoing wrist surgery in November.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor had said in March that Burrow was “right on time” with his rehab and was expected to participate in the team’s offseason program.
That’s exactly what the former Pro Bowl quarterback did at the team facility on Monday. The practice was closed to the media as Phase 2 of the team’s offseason training began, but according to the team’s website, Burrow played catch with his teammates after spending part of his recovery throwing alone.
It looked the same as last year. He looked soft,” receiver Trenton Irwin said. “I didn’t see anything different.”
Brad Kragthorpe, who was promoted from assistant quarterbacks coach to quarterbacks coach this offseason and has been with the Bengals since 2019, also gave a positive review.
Joe Burrow was seen throwing a football for the first time since his surgery in November.
Burrow tore a wrist ligament against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11
“I think he looked as fast and athletic as I’ve ever seen him,” Kragthorpe said. “He looked like the Joe Burrow we’re used to seeing. I didn’t see any difference. I thought the ball came out of his hand well. With trust. “I’m happy where he is.”
Burrow suffered an injury to his right (throwing) wrist in mid-November and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament.
In his four NFL seasons, Burrow completed 68 percent of his passes for 14,083 yards and 97 touchdowns in 52 games. He led Cincinnati to a Super Bowl appearance following the 2021 season, when he led the league with a 70.4 percent completion rate.
In September, Burrow signed a five-year contract extension worth $275 million. He is the highest-paid player in NFL history annually, earning $55 million annually.
