Burrow will play extensive preseason snaps over the next two weeks, and that's equally promising as it is unnerving for Cincinnati.

Bengals general manager Duke Tobin said earlier in the offseason that he believes the team can still "outscore anybody," with depth additions made in free agency and the draft as a buffer for key injuries, but Burrow’s health and in‐game reps will remain pivotal.

The Cincinnati Bengals tied star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins down to lucrative long-term contracts earlier this offseason, ensuring Joe Burrow will be armed with his weapons in 2025