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Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase has worrisome update on Joe Burrow's status

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 9/22/23

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase dropped a significant hint about quarterback Joe Burrow’s health and his potential status for Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Chase was asked about Burrow’s health after practice Friday and the star wide receiver said he was hoping Burrow would not play because he does not believe Burrow is fully healthy. He also predicted that Burrow would ultimately sit out the game.

Ja’Marr’s not breaking any news, but he doesn’t think Burrow is playing, nor does he think Burrow’s cart ride with Mike Brown was a good sign. pic.twitter.com/dO2n7Tab2l

— Jay Morrison (@ByJayMorrison) September 22, 2023

“If I had to guess, I would say no. I’m saying no because I’ve been telling him no,” Chase said of Burrow’s Monday status.

Chase also said he doubted that Burrow had ever been 100 percent, even at the start of the season.

Burrow suffered a calf injury in training camp and did not play in preseason. He has not looked sharp in either of his two regular season appearances, and there were doubts about his Week 3 status after he aggravated the injury in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Chase openly said he did not want Burrow to rush back from his injury if he was less than 100 percent. Perhaps he was correct all along.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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