The National Football League (NFL) is reportedly investigating the Cincinnati Bengals for their omission of quarterback Joe Burrow’s injury from an injury report. According to an Associated Press (AP) source, the league is looking into the team’s handling of the situation.
Burrow, the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 11 against the Washington Football Team. The Bengals did not list the injury on their injury report, which is required by the league. The team instead listed Burrow as having a “non-injury related” issue.
The NFL is reportedly looking into whether or not the Bengals violated league rules by not listing Burrow’s injury on the report. If the team is found to have violated the rules, they could face fines or other disciplinary action.
The Bengals have not commented on the investigation, but coach Zac Taylor said that the team was aware of Burrow’s injury and that it was reported to the league. He also said that the team followed all protocols and procedures in regards to reporting injuries.
It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be, but it is clear that the NFL is taking this matter seriously. It is important for teams to be transparent about injuries, as it helps protect players from further harm and allows teams to make informed decisions about their roster.
