The Cincinnati Bengals will move forward with Jake Browning at quarterback in the wake of Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury.
But that hasn’t exactly stopped the news from pouring in at a quick pace. If anything, the news has only sped up despite the team sitting on an extended break after a Thursday night game.
After all, we had to take a look at available quarterbacks, there was a report about them not being interested in a big veteran name and more details about what happened with and around the injury.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for November 19.
7 QBs Bengals could target after Joe Burrow's season-ending injury -- Bengals Wire
We take a look at a handful of QBs the Bengals could pursue. With just seven games left, it’s a tricky idea for them to onboard a veteran who could eventually start in a few weeks. But is it worth it?
Chiefs fans donate to Burrow's foundation -- Bengals Wire
A very, very classy move as Chiefs fans have flooded Burrow’s foundation with donations after his injury.
Burrow's message -- Bengals Wire
Burrow posted a short-but-sweet message on social media after the news about his injury went public.
Bengals and Joe Flacco -- Bengals Wire
A report says the Bengals haven’t shown any interest in Flacco, the former Ravens QB who has bounced around with a few teams. He just had a visit with the Browns, another team trying to replace a starter.
Germaine Pratt spars with Ravens LB -- Bengals Wire
Germaine Pratt got into a war of words with a Ravens linebacker, an exchange that started off with Pratt basically defending his injured quarterback.
Burrow apologizes -- Bengals Wire
Get this — Burrow actually told Zac Taylor he was sorry while revealing the extent of his injury, which just goes to show the character of the team’s leader because he feels like he let his guys down.
Investigation update -- The Athletic
The supposed investigation of the Bengals over the possible hiding of Burrow’s injury is something the NFL is taking seriously, per this writeup. It stems from deleted screenshots of Burrow wearing what he says was a compression sleeve during a flight.