CINCINNATI — The Bengals have added two quarterbacks within the wake of Joe Burrow’s turf toe harm.
The Bengals signed Sean Clifford and Mike White to their apply squad 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, was elevated off Cincinnati’s apply squad Tuesday to the energetic roster.
The Bengals additionally positioned Burrow on injured reserve in a corresponding roster transfer. Sources instructed Schefter that Burrow is predicted to overlook not less than three months after struggling the harm to his left toe in Sunday’s recreation towards the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Though he didn’t have a agency timeline on Burrow’s absence or when the two-time Professional Bowler could 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 Monday. “He is earned the correct to be within the highlight. Guys will rally behind him, and we’ll get Jake’s finest.”
Browning began seven video games in 2023 when Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist harm, main the Bengals to a 4-3 document in these video games. He accomplished 70.4% of his passes for 1,963 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
The Bengals sometimes carry two quarterbacks on the 53-player energetic roster whereas having one other quarterback on their 16-player apply squad.
“To me, you must have three guys who’re wholesome and obtainable 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, 3 touchdowns and a couple of interceptions in a 34-31 Jets win.
