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Joe Burrow Shows Limited Practice Participation Due to Back Tightness
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In Short: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, dealing with back tightness, participated only limitedly in Wednesday's practice but plans to play against the Houston Texans.
Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, showed limited participation in Wednesday's practice due to back tightness, according to FOX19. Burrow took a big hit in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which immediately indicated he was dealing with an injury.
Burrow clarified to media members that he is experiencing post-game back tightness but assured that it will not prevent him from playing against the Houston Texans this Sunday. He dismissed any suggestion of sitting out the game, calling such a move 'ridiculous.
During the Week 1 game against the Buccaneers, Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also rushed for a first down and a 12-yard gain, demonstrating his ability to extend plays with his legs.
Despite the physical toll of the game, Burrow emphasized that he was not wearing any additional support on his throwing shoulder, contrary to what some observers might have thought. He stated that he was not wearing a 'harness or wrap,' though he did acknowledge feeling off.
The official injury report confirmed that Burrow was limited in practice due to his back injury. FOX19 sports reporter Jeremy Rauch noted that Burrow's minimal participation came after the big hit he took during the Week 1 game, which has now triggered injury monitoring for the team.
What's still developing
- He said Burrow “seems off,” adding that it looked like the star quarterback was wearing a brace on his throwing shoulder.
- Could tell immediately Burrow felt something after that hit.
- September 16, 2026, 3:57pm EST 126 • By Darrelle Lincoln During Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, Joe Burrow delivered a solid performance to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Furthermore, Burrow excelled at getting the ball out incredibly fast to mitigate Tampa Bay’s pass rush.
- Near the end of the second quarter, Burrow scrambled up the middle for a 12-yard gain.
Sources
- FOX19 | Cincinnatilink