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Referee Report: Just When Bengals Fans Thought It Couldn't Get Any Worse After Joe Burrow Injury, a Villain Appears

CINCINNATI – First the Cincinnati Bengals lose Joe Burrow, and now they get Ron Torbert. Torbert, the biggest referee villain in Bengaldom, will work Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Jake Browning family tree: Meet Bengals QB's viral fiancee Stephanie Niles, ex-QB dad Ed and more

The veteran quarterback comes from a football family.

Desmond Ridder News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Vikings sign new quarterback amid recent injury

The Minnesota Vikings have added a new quarterback in the wake of J.J. McCarthy’s injury.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss time with ankle injury

Should McCarthy news raise concerns about Vikings QB's future?

Stats show how McCarthy largely let Vikings down across first two starts

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and three touchdowns in one game and still lose can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 16

Vikings pull ultimate 4D chess move by signing ex-Bengals QB before Week 3

That meme of Michael Jordan — the basketball legend, not the former Cincinnati Bengals guard — from The Last Dance Netflix documentary where he says, "It became personal with me," sure appears to apply to young journeyman quarterback Desmond Ridder.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2025 season.

Ryan Rehkow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 16

Bengals Punter Ryan Rehkow Off to 1 of 2 Best Starts to a Career in NFL History

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow is at it again. Through two weeks, Rehkow is just three-tenths of a yard shy of the league lead in gross punting average.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 16

Former Super Bowl champ rips Bengals after Joe Burrow's injury

'They have a history of this': Former Super Bowl champion rips Bengals after Joe Burrow's latest injury

This is just the latest setback for Burrow, who has dealt with numerous injuries during his career up to this point.

Stats show why Bengals trust Jake Browning to replace injured Joe Burrow

Packers work out 25-year-old quarterback

Bills QB Josh Allen to wear special device amid injury

Raiders' Pete Carroll admits disappointing truth about Ashton Jeanty

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends team strong statement after loss

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

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Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

Bengals Officially Place QB Joe Burrow On IR, Among Five Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have officially placed QB Joe Burrow on injured reserve with his turf toe injury. The team also promoted QB Brett Rypien from the practice squad to take his place and added QBs Mike White and Sean Clifford to the unit.

Brett Rypien News / Pro Football Rumors / September 16

Bengals to promote practice-squad QB amid Joe Burrow injury

Brett Rypien is, to no surprise, now in position to handle backup duties behind Jake Browning.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 16

Could Bengals target retired QB as potential Joe Burrow replacement?

Quarterback Derek Carr suggested earlier this month that he could eventually attempt an NFL comeback after he retired in May due to a significant shoulder injury. Meanwhile, reports confirmed on Monday that Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow will need surgery on his injured toe and will miss at least three months.

Why one potential Joe Burrow replacement likely 'isn't a realistic option' for Bengals

Can Jake Browning save Bengals' season after Joe Burrow's injury?

Joe Burrow injury highlights big Bengals issue

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz