Joe Burrow suffers torn ACL, MCL in loss to Washington
Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and other structural issues to his knee during Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Breaking: Joe Burrow tore his ACL, MCL and suffered other structural issues in his left knee, per @AdamSchefter and @Ben_Baby. pic.twitter.com/oydSBhg7l1
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 23, 2020
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Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor would not confirm the report when he spoke to the media Monday.
Taylor did say the team expects Burrow back for the 2021 season.
When asked if Burrow would be ready for the opening week of next season, Taylor responded with “he’ll be ready for the 2021 season.â€
Hate to see his rookie season end this way, but what @JoeyB did through 10 games was incredible 👏 pic.twitter.com/Gw5zaA7Lb0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 23, 2020
Burrow suffered the injury during the third quarter of Sunday’s game with the Bengals leading 9-7. He dropped back to pass when a Washington Football Team (3-7) defensive player fell into his planted leg.
Burrow went to the ground grabbing his knee.
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The No. 1 overall pick was carted off the field and would not return to the game.
Unable to score after Burrow’s injury, the Bengals would go on to lose 20-9.
Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya next year✊
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) November 22, 2020
The Bengals drafted Joe Burrow with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft and he has started every game of the season.
