WASHINGTON D.C. — Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field of the Bengals’ game at Washington with a left leg injury.
Reports said the injury is to Burrow's 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
During the third quarter, Burrow was unable to put any weight on his left leg as he was helped onto a cart and driven off the field after the play. Washington’s Jonathan Allen hit Burrow after he let go of a pass early in the quarter.
Injury Update: Joe Burrow has been declared out with a left knee injury.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 22, 2020
Soon after the injury, Burrow took to Twitter and signaled he won't return until next year, or even next season.
Burrow had completed 22 of 34 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown before the injury. The Bengals led Washington, 9-7, at the time of the injury.
While Burrow was being attended to, former fellow Buckeyes, Dwayne Haskins Jr., Chase Young, and Terry McLaurin, who all play for Washington, came over to wish Burrow well as a crowd of players from both teams showed support for him.
Our thoughts are with you @JoeyB. https://t.co/1UWGvfS6RW
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 22, 2020
The Bengals ruled Burrow out immediately after the incident but the specifics on the injury were not immediately revealed. Burrow did take to his personal Twitter account to give his own update on his condition.
Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya next year✊
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) November 22, 2020
Burrow, the Athens, Ohio native who played at Ohio State University before winning a National Championship and Heisman Trophy at LSU, was drafted first overall by the Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Multiple reactions came from around the country.
Prayers up!!! @JoeyB 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) November 22, 2020
Praying for you @JoeyB !!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) November 22, 2020
Prayers up for Joe Burrow 🙏🏾
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 22, 2020
All respect for @JoeyB ✊ pic.twitter.com/Uoc0EDG4o0
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 22, 2020
Love u bro. Get well soon @JoeyB https://t.co/1Sr2d1o21Q
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) 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
Prayers up for Joe Burrow
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 22, 2020
Wishing @JoeyB a full and speedy recovery. Louisiana is rooting for you. #lagov
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) November 22, 2020
🙏 @JoeyB 🙏
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 22, 2020