Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been steadily on the up in his rehabilitation and recovery process since being sidelined in November with a severe left knee injury.
More positive news came out this week when Jeremy Fowler of SportsCenter reported that Burrow has “cleared pretty much every hurdle” in his rehab.
Fowler also said the next step for Burrow during training camp “will be planting and throwing from the pocket in real work” and “moving inside and outside of the pocket.”
Burrow underwent reconstructive knee surgery in December to repair his torn ACL and MCL. After the surgery, there was a cautiously optimistic hope that Burrow would be able to return to action by the start of the regular season.
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That’s beginning to look more and more like a reality as Burrow himself has said he considers himself to be at “85 percent.”
2021 is primed to be a big year for Burrow, considering that he was on pace to win Rookie of the Year before he sustained the knee injury. Despite playing behind a struggling offensive line, Burrow managed to put together a completion percentage of 65.3%, 2,688 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Burrow will have an improved supporting cast this season, which will include the likes of wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and tight end Thaddeus Moss — two players who were on the LSU national championship team with the signal-caller.
The Bengals are set to open the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 12 in Paul Brown Stadium.
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