Watch: Joe Burrow carted off after ALARMING calf injury, puts Bengals season in jeopardy
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow was carted off the field at practice after he suffered a calf injury.
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Joe Burrow had to be carted off the field after going through a gruesome calf injury at practice. (IMAGE: GETTY)
Cincinnati Bengals fans are having a scary moment right now as the team’s quarterback, the face of the franchise, Joe Burrow has just been carted away from the field on the 2nd day of training camp. As per initial reports, Joe Burrow had to be carted out with an lower leg injury, to be more precise, an issue with his calf.
Head Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor told reporters that it was a calf injury. Footage shows Joe Burrow in practice attempting a throw and as he moves in the pocket, he begins to face some issue with his right calf. Joe Burrow already has a sleeve on his right leg and at this point, he begins to limp on his left leg.
The quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals was overwhelmed by the pain and as a result, he could not help but collapse to the ground. Joe Burrow is seen desperately grabbing onto his right calf and while the QB does this, the remainder of the team are a bit shocked as they do not know what to expect. At this point, the staff and trainers of the team rush onto the scene to check upon Joey B.
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Joe Burrow’s calf injury could throw the Cincinnati Bengals 2023-24 season into a dilemma
The trainers attempted to get Joe Burrow to stand upon his feet and walk but he was unable to do so, it was at this point, the franchise quarterback had to be carted off the field. This injury ought to have Bengals fans feeling some way as if you look at the best case scenario, Joe Burrow’s calf was just not warmed up enough and it is a minor muscle pull but if you were to look at the opposite end of the spectrum, Joe Burrow has just suffered a calf strain with a soft tissue injury Take a look at how this injury took place courtesy of CalebNoeTV.
These are the most frustrating type of injuries as an athlete is left immobilized due to such injuries, if you recall, in the 2014-15 NFL playoffs Aaron Rodgers also happened to suffer a calf strain and that negatively impacted his game to a great extent. So, how do calf injuries heal? The harsh reality is that this muscle group requires more rest than therapy and over-treatment of a strain via massages or any other means may just end up doing more harm than good.
However, the Bengals have great trainers and Joe Burrow is in good hands. But, at the same time, the true extent and severity of Joe Burrow’s injury is unknown. So, fans have no option but to be patient and hope for the best. The one thing to note is that the entire 2023 season of the Bengals hangs in the balance right now as without Burrow, the team is already at a significant disadvantage.
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