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Bengals QB Joe Burrow carted off the field with injury
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Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow was carted from the field during the third quarter of Sunday’s game with Washington.
The reports are that Burrow, a rookie from LSU, has a left knee injury and will not return for the remainder of the game.
Burrow was hit on his left leg and near his shoulder during a third-down play and remained on the ground for several minutes before the cart was summoned.
Joe Burrow has been carted off after suffering an apparent left leg injury: pic.twitter.com/d2yvwhjOaB
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 22, 2020
As the cart pulled off, Burrow’s Bengals teammates surrounded the cart, wishing him well. Several Washington players also came to give the rookie encouragement, including fellow rookie and former OSU teammate Chase Young.
Joe Burrow is being carted off the field in Washington.
All love from his teammates. ❤️
(via @JPFinlayNBCS) pic.twitter.com/AUtuHUWToV
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 22, 2020
Fellow rookie Chase Young consoled Joe Burrow as he was carted off of the field today. pic.twitter.com/Nmd0pbRN5O
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 22, 2020
Bengals QB Joe Burrow was carted off of the field today with a left knee injury. pic.twitter.com/e3OP6ICmQ6
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 22, 2020
Burrow was 22-for-34 passing on the day, for 203 yards and a touchdown before the injury.
It’s a tough blow for such a young player. For now, all fans can do is hope and pray that Burrow’s injury is not serious. It would be a shame for Burrow to miss a large chunk of time as a rookie in the NFL.
Scott Schultz covers Michigan State Football, along with Breaking News for B1G Football & Basketball for Saturday Tradition. He also serves as an Automotive News Editor & Writer, and Softball Writer elsewhere on the web. Follow him on Twitter @SRSchultz.