Title: Bengals’ Joe Burrow Urged to Sit Out for at least a Month, Says Injury Analyst
Subtitle: Sports injury analyst points out potential risks and recommends extended rest for Bengals quarterback
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Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow has been grappling with a calf strain since Week 2, raising concerns about his availability for Monday night’s game. However, injury analyst Marty Jaramillo believes that Burrow’s smartest decision might be to sit out for at least a month to ensure proper healing and prevent worsening of the injury.
In an interview with CBS Sports HQ, Jaramillo supported the suggestion made by Bengals expert John Breech to place Burrow on injured reserve to salvage the team’s 2023 season. According to Jaramillo, the reported aggravation indicates a tearing of scar tissue that had formed during the healing process. Expressing skepticism about claims of being “day to day,” Jaramillo stated that Burrow should be out of action for a minimum of four weeks.
Jaramillo, drawing from over 30 years of experience as a sports physical therapist and athletic trainer, acknowledged that the final decisions regarding Burrow’s playtime would involve various stakeholders, including team doctors, coaches, and Burrow himself. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need for caution based on the quarterback’s performances in the first two weeks of the season.
Highlighting the previous month-long absence prior to the start of the season as an indicator of a moderate calf strain, Jaramillo expressed concern about Burrow’s mobility being affected and his innate tentativeness due to injury memory. The analyst also stressed that a stint on injured reserve would allow Burrow’s calf to fully heal and reduce the risk of future injuries, such as an Achilles tear.
While acknowledging that the decision for extended rest might not be easy to accept for Burrow, his team, or the fans, Jaramillo emphasized the importance of putting the long-term well-being of the quarterback first. He added, “The Joe Burrow we expect and have seen needs prolonged rest.”
Ultimately, the final decision rests with the Cincinnati Bengals and the medical professionals overseeing Burrow’s recovery. However, the recommendations of injury expert Marty Jaramillo highlight the potential risks of rushing the quarterback back onto the field and support the idea of prioritizing his long-term health and performance.