Burrow (wrist), who has resumed throwing, indicated Tuesday that he's fully cleared to do everything that doesn't involve contact, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Burrow, who is bouncing back from a procedure to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, started throwing again in April, noting that at this stage his focus is on mechanics like his footwork and arm path, as well as the "little intricacies of the throwing motion." While it remains to be seen when he'll be cleared for contact, Ben Baby of ESPN relays that the Bengals' franchise signal-caller feels as though he's "in a good spot" in his recovery process, and there's nothing to suggest that Burrow won't be ready to go well ahead of Week 1.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG T. Hudson,TE12000.0%00.000140.0J. Burrow,QB1024436566.8%2,309230.91562418091.0T. Boyd,WR17010.0%00.001000.0A. McCarron,QB24580.0%199.5001982.5J. Browning,QB917124370.4%1,936215.11272416998.4J. Chase,WR1611100.0%-7-0.4000079.2Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD J. Burrow,QB1031882.8208.80269T. Williams,RB1715694.6154.10032T. Boyd,WR172115.560.60001J. Mixon,RB172571,0344.04460.8904759C. Jones,WR112136.571.20001C. Brown,RB12441794.13114.901256J. Browning,QB9271274.72114.133012C. Evans,RB82126.071.50000J. Chase,WR163-6-2.02-0.40180Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD D. Sample,TE17222716372229.6173.09T. Hudson,TE123950352912629.3148.021A. Iosivas,WR16152511684167.335.011K. Lassiter II,WR11122022.03.00T. Williams,RB1779101050.635.00S. Jackson,WR50100000.00.00T. Boyd,WR1767986671026439.2279.028J. Mixon,RB175264376734522.1463.014T. Higgins,WR1242766561658054.7235.033M. Wilcox,TE179125660123.348.02C. Jones,WR11796490355.838.03C. Brown,RB1214151561115413.0194.04I. Smith,TE12182611561149.666.05T. Irwin,WR1625323161313219.8110.015J. Browning,QB911-7-707-0.80.00C. Evans,RB811-1-101-0.10.00J. Chase,WR161001451,2161277676.0541.063Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD L. Wilson, LB17 78 57 135 1 0 5 9 4 0 0 0 0 G. Pratt, LB17 63 55 118 2 11.5 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 D. Hill, CB17 72 38 110 1.5 12 6 11 2 0 0 0 0 M. Hilton, CB17 64 20 84 2 2 12 8 2 0 0 1 0 J. Battle, SAF17 43 26 69 2 12 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 S. Hubbard, DE15 38 20 58 6 38 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 C. Awuzie, CB15 43 14 57 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 1 0 N. Scott, SAF17 35 21 56 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 B. Hill, DT17 26 25 51 4.5 27 2 5 2 0 0 1 0 D. Turner II, CB17 40 10 50 1 5 2 7 0 0 0 1 0 C. Taylor-Britt, CB12 40 10 50 0 0 1 11 4 0 0 0 0 T. Hendrickson, DE17 28 15 43 17.5 121.5 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 D. Reader, DL14 20 14 34 1 9 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 C. Sample, DE17 18 11 29 1.5 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Carter, DT17 8 15 23 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Murphy, DE17 10 10 20 3 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tupou, DT14 8 11 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Davis-Gaither, LB13 10 6 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tufele, DT10 4 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Ossai, DE14 6 4 10 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Davis, CB16 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 M. Bailey, LB17 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Jones IV, CB3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Ivey, CB8 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bachie, LB16 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Harper, LB6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Sample, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Hudson, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Burrow, QB10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Iosivas, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Williams, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Jackson, WR5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Robbins, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Anderson, SAF7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Boyd, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O. Brown Jr., T17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Adomitis, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Volson, G17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wilcox, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Brown, RB12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Smith, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Irwin, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Evans, RB8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Chase, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Burrow (wrist), who has resumed throwing, indicated Tuesday that he's fully cleared to do everything that doesn't involve contact, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Burrow, who is bouncing back from a procedure to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, started throwing again in April, noting that at this stage his focus is on mechanics like his footwork and arm path, as well as the "little intricacies of the throwing motion." While it remains to be seen when he'll be cleared for contact, Ben Baby of ESPN relays that the Bengals' franchise signal-caller feels as though he's "in a good spot" in his recovery process, and there's nothing to suggest that Burrow won't be ready to go well ahead of Week 1.
Burrow (wrist) was on the field throwing at the Bengals' facility Monday. Burrow's season ended 27 snaps into Week 11 last season, after which he required surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right (throwing) wrist. Earlier in the offseason, he stated that he expected to be fully cleared by mid-May, and it appears he's on track. Burrow should be all systems go well in time for training camp later this summer. His weaponry has gone a bit of an overhaul, with Joe Mixon, Tyler Boyd and Irv Smith jettisoned. Veterans Zack Moss and Mike Gesicki were signed as free agents to go along with returnees Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Brown appears primed to work as the top backup to Zack Moss following the 2024 NFL Draft, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports. The Bengals didn't select a single running back across 10 picks in this year's draft, so even if the team brings in a handful of talented UDFAs, Brown looks like a notable winner for fantasy purposes. He flashed across 12 appearances as a rookie last season, and while Moss' experience with a large workload and on third downs may make him the favorite for the No. 1 role, Brown's short-area burst could make him an effective complementary option. If Brown can put together a solid offseason and push for increased touches, he could be an interesting late-round sleeper in 2024 drafts.
Moss retains his position atop the Bengals' backfield depth chart following the 2024 NFL Draft, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports. Moss inked with Cincinnati as a free agent back in March, and though the team will certainly add some UDFAs to the mix, he has to be considered a huge winner for fantasy after the Bengals opted not to spend a single draft pick on the running back position. Coming off a breakout season with the Colts, Moss looks primed for a high-volume role considering his experience between the tackles and on third downs, while Chase Brown could act as a more explosive complement out of the backfield. Both could be intriguing fantasy sleepers in 2024 drafts.
Hill is expected to be a part of the Bengals' cornerback room in 2024, Jay Morrison of ProFootballNetwork.com reports. Hill spent his sophomore campaign operating as a starting safety for the Bengals, recording 110 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, while also intercepting two passes and deflecting 11 others over 17 contests. Head coach Zac Taylor said Sunday that Hill will "be in the cornerback room" this year, which could mean a position change is in store. The team signed former Raven Geno Stone this offseason and could replace Hill at safety in 2024.
The Bengals aren't interested in trading Hendrickson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the defensive end requested a trade Wednesday, with Hendrickson's reported motivation being that he's seeking a long-term commitment from the Bengals. At present, the 29-year-old -- who finished last season with 17.5 sacks -- is signed with Cincinnati through 2025. At this stage, the team doesn't appear inclined to deal the star pass rusher, a stance that also applies to wideout Tee Higgins, who also requested a trade earlier this offseason.
Hendrickson has requested that the Bengals trade him, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Per Schefter, Hendrickson -- who is in line to make $15 million this coming season -- is looking for more long-term security than the team has been willing to offer to this point. The 29-year-old is coming of a 2023 campaign in which he recorded 43 tackles and made a major impact as a pass rusher by racking up a career-high 17.5 sacks in 17 regular-season games.
The Bengals have elected to pick up Chase's fifth-year contract option. With the expected move, Chase will remain under contract with Cincinnati through the 2025 campaign. This past season, the 2021 first-rounder recorded a career-high 100 catches (on 145 targets) for 1,216 yards and seven TDs in 16 regular-season games. The 24-year-old is thus poised to remain QB Joe Burrow's top pass-catching option for the next couple of years, and in that context Chase remains a top tier fantasy option at the wide receiver position.