Big Joe Burrow Announcement Made on Tuesday

The Cincinnati Bengals began OTAs on Tuesday, and as expected, star quarterback Joe Burrow was in attendance to kick off his offseason work alongside his teammates. With the team aiming to return to the postseason after a two-year absence, Burrow’s presence was a welcome sight.

Part of that absence in 2023 stemmed from a season-ending wrist injury that Burrow suffered during a Thursday night matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The torn ligament in his wrist derailed what had been a promising campaign for Cincinnati, eventually ending their playoff hopes.

Though Burrow has proven to be one of the most talented and consistent quarterbacks in the NFL when healthy, he’s had his share of setbacks throughout his young career—including a torn ACL as a rookie, a lingering calf strain, and last year’s wrist injury.

Still, Burrow has accomplished remarkable feats for the Bengals franchise—and on Tuesday, he was recognized for his resilience as he was officially named the recipient of the Pro Football Writers of America’s George Halas Award.

The Halas Award is presented annually to an NFL player, coach, or staff member who has overcome the most adversity to achieve success. Burrow’s ability to bounce back from missing the final seven games of the 2023 season and return in 2024 poised for a career year earned him the honor over fellow nominees J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb, and Sam Darnold.