To say that this was a tough season for the Cincinnati Bengals would be a massive understatement.
Joe Burrow getting hurt before the start of the campaign put them in a tough spot early in the season.
He was able to get back to full strength and was right back to his best in the blink of an eye.
But just when it seemed like they would be able to make a late-season push for a postseason berth, their stellar quarterback suffered a wrist injury that ruled him out for the remainder of the year.
We didn’t get to hear or see much of him from that point on.
That’s why it was so nice to see him make an appearance at Fanatic’s Collectibles’ Topps Hobby Rip Night for sports trading cards and memorabilia and meet some fans (Via Mark Slaughter).
Last night the #Bengals Joe Burrow made a surprise appearance at Rip Valley Hobby Shop in Phoenix, AZ as part of Fanatics Collectibles’ Topps Hobby Rip Night for sports trading card and memorabilia, sweet bucket hat and it looks like the wrist is healing
📸: Fanatics pic.twitter.com/gt8DNyef6O
— Mark Slaughter (@MarkVSlaughter) February 25, 2024
He’s still wearing a brace on his wrist, but it’s been quite a while since he suffered the injury, so he must be right on track to get back on the field.
The Bengals are a Super Bowl contender with Burrow on the field.
Even if they lose Tyler Boyd in free agency, they’re going to be right back in contention next season when the former No. 1 pick gets back out there.
When healthy, Burrow has established himself as one of the three best quarterbacks in the game, and he’s one of two guys to beat Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs.
Now, he’ll look to stand in his way to a Super Bowl three-peat.
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