Bengals’ Joe Burrow opens up about injury struggles & rehab, admits “football mortality” is on his mind

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has had an extended offseason, facing more downtime than his teammates due to a season-ending wrist injury.

This latest setback, among other injuries, has led Burrow to reflect on his career and his approach to recovery.

Burrow: I have to fight through mental challenges

Burrow has been dealing with injuries since entering the NFL.

His 2023 season ended prematurely due to torn ligaments in his right wrist, which required surgery.

This injury came after he had already struggled with a calf injury earlier in the season.

Throughout his career, Burrow has also endured a torn ACL, knee injuries, and an appendectomy.

Throughout his career, Burrow has also endured a torn ACL, knee injuries, and an appendectomy

“Whenever the injuries start to stack up, your football mortality kind of comes into the back of your mind,”Burrow said following a recent minicamp practice.

“So that’s definitely something I’ve thought about and something I have had to fight through.”

Despite these challenges, Burrow remains determined to return to the field stronger.

He has been throwing passes in minicamp, although his focus is on a full recovery rather than immediate performance.

Burrow emphasized the importance of being ready for the start of the season and maintaining health through the long haul, rather than rushing back prematurely.

“That’s something we’re being more proactive about this year,”Burrow explained.

“We don’t have to be ready to go in the middle of June. We have to be ready to go early September through February. That’s how we’re attacking this offseason and this rehab plan and these practices and training camp. We’re attacking it like I want to be out there playing in February.”