Joe Burrow's rookie season has come to an early conclusion.
During the third quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Washington Football team, the former LSU and Ohio State quarterback took a hit to his left knee and had to be carted off the field.
Here's the Joe Burrow injury, this is awful if it's serious.pic.twitter.com/T51LF5mFU9
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 22, 2020
About an hour after he was carted off the field, Burrow confirmed in a tweet that he is out for the season, but he's already looking forward to 2021.
Thanks for all the love. Cant get rid of me that easy. See ya next year
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) November 22, 2020
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the injury is believed to be a torn ACL.
#Bengals QB Joe Burrow suffered a torn ACL based on the initial diagnosis, source said. There may be additional damage. Burrow signaled it with his tweet, but the MRI confirming the injury would end his stellar rookie season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 22, 2020
Following the injury, Burrow received support from players from both teams, including his former Ohio State teammates who now play for Washington: Chase Young, Dwayne Haskins and Terry McLaurin.
Love u bro. Get well soon @JoeyB https://t.co/1Sr2d1o21Q
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) November 22, 2020
Chase Young said of Joe Burrow: "I was definitely hurt man... He's a dude."
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 22, 2020
Before Burrow left Young said to him, "I said I love you and get well. I pat him on the head and said a little prayer. Nothing else I could do."
Terry McLaurin on why he, Chase Young and Dwayne Haskins wanted to say something to Joe Burrow before he left the field: "Still got that Ohio State brotherhood... Under that jersey, you still got that Block O close to your heart."
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 22, 2020
Love you brother, adversity is nothing new to you, and you always come back stronger.. always @JoeyB
— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) November 22, 2020
