Joe Burrow sets timeline for 2024 NFL return after wrist surgery recovery

In the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 11 game against the Baltimore Ravens last season, quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a torn ligament in his right wrist. The injury required season-ending surgery, leaving Burrow sidelined for the last seven games.

As Burrow has been rehabbing his injury this off-season, the former first-overall pick delivered some positive news about his recovery on Tuesday during the Bengals' media day. Speaking to local reporters, Burrow said that he's learning to maneuver his body in different ways and should be 'ready to go' by the start of the regular season.

"I'll be ready to go by the season. You're learning to maneuver your body in different ways."

Burrow finished his 2023-24 campaign going 5-5 in the 10 games he started for the Bengals. He completed 66.8 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,309 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six picks after a slump to begin the season.

Without Burrow, the team finished 4-3, ending the season with a 9-8 record, just missing the playoffs.

At least for now, Bengals fans don't have to worry whether or not Burrow will be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.

Joe Burrow's injury history

Joe Burrow during Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow has suffered many injuries throughout his football career. Before entering the NFL, he suffered two injuries in college. In 2017, he suffered a wrist fracture, and in 2020, he suffered a torn rib cartilage in the National Championship Game.

During his rookie season, Burrow suffered a brutal knee-injury that would end his season. On November 22, 2020, he suffered an ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus tear after a hit against Washington.

Burrow would continue to suffer injuries the next three seasons. In 2021, he dislocated his pinky finger in a Dec. 5 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. In 2022, he suffered a knee strain and knee sprain toward the end of the season.

To begin the 2023 season, Burrow sustained a right calf strain in the summer but was healthy in time to play at the start of the season before suffering his season-ending wrist injury in Week 11.

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