Cincinnati Bengals Have Already Explored 1 Intriguing Quarterback Trade
The Cincinnati Bengals are once again facing a nightmare scenario when it comes to superstar quarterback Joe Burrow.
In Week 2 action against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he went down with a toe injury and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. It has now been revealed that Burrow could miss at least three months due to the injury. He could end up missing the rest of the season.
Due to the severity of the injury, it seems likely that the Bengals will look into adding another quarterback. Jake Browning is currently viewed as the replacement for Burrow, but he might not be the right guy to lead the team.
Already, Cincinnati has looked into one potential trade option that would bring a potential starter onboard.
Cincinnati Bengals Have Already Explored 1 Intriguing Quarterback Trade
According to a report from Easton Butler of Packer Report, the Bengals have called the Green Bay Packers about quarterback Malik Willis.
Willis would be a very interesting addition for Cincinnati. When Jordan Love went out last season due to injury, the young quarterback was able to step in and play admirably. He kept the Packers winning football games and showed that he has starting potential.
During the 2024 season as a whole, Willis played in seven total games. He completed 74.1 percent of his pass attempts for 550 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, while also running for 138 yards and another score.
At 26 years old, Willis could offer the Bengals a long-term backup option. Browning could end up being the guy the team sticks with and keeps around to back up Burrow, but Willis is an intriguing option.
It’s also important to note that Willis would not have to be kept past the 2025 season. He could simply be acquired to be another option alongside Browning.
Expect to hear more coming out of Cincinnati about a new quarterback being acquired or signed. Willis is a name worth keeping a close eye on after this report.
Aaron Rodgers explains why he yelled at Steelers teammate
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers lost his cool with one of his teammates on Sunday, but tried to downplay the interaction following the game.
Rodgers was intercepted in the end zone when wide receiver Calvin Austin ran a poor route that essentially led to him accidentally breaking up a pass to teammate Pat Freiermuth. The veteran quarterback could be seen barking angrily at Austin after the interception.
After the game, Rodgers took on a softer tone by praising Austin, but admitting that the wide receiver made a mistake with his route.
“Cal is the best kid ever, but he probably should have just stayed in the flat there,” Rodgers said, via Jake Boico of Steeler Nation. “He knows it. Or he was kind of stealing it from Pat or just trying to catch it, put it away, score a touchdown.”
Week 2 did not go as well for the Steelers as Week 1 did. After scoring a touchdown in the opener, Austin was limited to one catch against the Seahawks, and he essentially cost his team points here.
Rodgers has, in the past, had a reputation for being tough on young wide receivers. Austin is only in his third season and is trying to carve out a role for himself in the Pittsburgh offense, but Rodgers has at least avoided throwing his new teammate under the bus too much in public.
