Bengals' Joe Burrow: Wrist 'Absolutely Not' Impacting Throws After Injury Rehab

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow denied his wrist surgery is causing him any issues to open the 2024 NFL season.

The 2022 Pro Bowler said Wednesday that his right wrist is "absolutely not" impacting his throws.

Burrow also brushed off the concerns from fans who noticed he seems to flex and shake his right wrist, including during Cincinnati's 16-10 loss to the New England Patriots.

The Bengals came out flat in Week 1 and their starting quarterback is partially responsible for that. Burrow finished 21-of-29 for 164 yards and showed little willingness to look downfield.

Especially with how he still seemed to be favoring his throwing hand, the questions about its strength and mobility were inevitable.

There are other factors that might have played a role in Cincinnati's lackluster offensive performance.

Tee Higgins was out due to a hamstring injury. Ja'Marr Chase suited up after having missed most of training camp due to his "hold-in," and he experienced food poisoning the day before the game. Any quarterback would be prone to struggle amid those circumstances.

Jeremy Rauch of Fox19 in Cincinnati shared a photo of Burrow at practice Wednesday and he looked natural throwing the ball down the field.

Of course, practice is a lot different from game action and the Bengals have a big matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.

Even this early into the year, this is a game some will use to shape the hierarchy in the AFC. Getting out to an 0-2 start wouldn't be a disaster for the Bengals but would perhaps serve as a reality check.