CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are including two quarterbacks within the wake of Joe Burrow’s turf toe harm.
The Bengals are signing Sean Clifford and Mike White to their observe squad, a supply informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, giving them a complete of 4 quarterbacks within the group.
Jake Browning will substitute Burrow because the starter, whereas Brett Rypien, who was signed on Aug. 27, can also be on Cincinnati’s observe squad.
Sources informed Schefter that Burrow is predicted to overlook a minimum of three months after struggling the harm to his left toe in Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Though he didn’t have a agency timeline on Burrow’s absence or when the two-time Professional Bowler can have surgical procedure, Bengals coach Zac Taylor expressed confidence in Browning.
“The purpose that you simply flip to now could be [to be] excited for Jake to go on the market and play,” Taylor stated on Monday. “He is earned the precise to be within the highlight. Guys will rally behind him and we’ll get Jake’s greatest.”
Browning began seven video games in 2023 when Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist harm, main the Bengals to a 4-3 file in these video games. He accomplished 70.4% of his passes for 1,963 yards, 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
The Bengals usually carry two quarterbacks on the 53-player lively roster whereas having one other quarterback on their 16-player observe squad.
“To me, it’s important to have three guys who’re wholesome and accessible to play,” Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher stated Monday.
Clifford and White each have some ties to the Bengals.
Clifford, who went to highschool at St. Xavier in Cincinnati, was drafted within the fifth spherical in 2023 by the Inexperienced Bay Packers however was waived final month.
White confronted Cincinnati in Week 8 of the 2021 season when he was with the New York Jets. He delivered a prolific efficiency, finishing 37 of 45 passes for 405 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 34-31 Jets win.