The Cincinnati Bengals have named rookie quarterback Joe Burrow a team captain. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Burrow named Bengals team captain as rookie

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Sep 9, 2020 2:12 PM ET

LSU product Joe Burrow has earned himself another title.

The Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback was named one of seven team captains ahead of his NFL debut against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the team announced.

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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 9, 2020

Burrow's selection as a captain for the 2020 campaign isn't necessarily surprising given the amount of support he's received from teammates and coaches throughout training camp this offseason.

On Monday, the 23-year-old was named the club's starting quarterback by second-year coach Zac Taylor. Burrow is the only first-round quarterback from the 2020 draft to be named his team's Week 1 starter. Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert and Jordan Love all will be riding the bench as backups.

The Ohio native signed a four-year, $36.1 million deal with the Bengals following the draft.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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