Bengals’ Burrow is practicing, should be ready for opener

CINCINNATI (AP) — Three weeks after having an appendectomy, Joe Burrow is absolutely taking part in coaching camp with a watch towards preparing for the regular-season opener subsequent month.

The Bengals quarterback was in full uniform as he threw crisp passes in seven-on-seven drills for a second day Monday. He had surgical procedure July 26, a day earlier than the primary exercise of camp.

“The seven-on-sevens are extra simply mentally getting again within the groove of issues, the timing of the throws, the accuracy, going in opposition to the protection and attempting to see a few of the disguises,” Coach Zac Taylor stated earlier than apply Monday.

“I bought an opportunity to see him throw the ball farther than I’d seen him throw (Sunday),” Taylor stated. “He seemed crisp on that, he performed on time, he was aggressive together with his decision-making. I believed he moved nicely, and so once more, we’ll simply take it day-to-day.”

Taylor stated he’s happy with the apply schedule shifting ahead together with his franchise quarterback, who hasn’t talked to reporters since his surgical procedure.

“We’ve bought an excellent plan in place now,” Taylor stated. “As we narrowed it all the way down to what it’s going to seem like over this week, we really feel like we’ve bought an excellent timeline on the remainder of coaching camp and what we are able to do on offense to ensure he’s getting all of the appears he must see. For him, it’s (about preparing for) Pittsburgh. Be prepared for Week 1 of the season.”

Receiver Tee Higgins can be again at apply after rehabbing from the shoulder surgical procedure he had after the Tremendous Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams in February.

The beginning trio of receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd and Higgins — have been again on the sector collectively, together with the brand new starter at tight finish, Hayden Hurst.

“It’s good to see Tee on the market operating round for certain,” Taylor stated. “He’s such an enormous goal, a game-changer. He does carry a whole lot of power to the huddle as nicely. All of them carry sure power, however then if you mix all of them it’s only one large ball of power. They actually play off one another, and it’s fairly cool to see that group collectively.”

Higgins, who rehabbed on the sidelines all through the organized staff exercises in Might and June, stated he’s again to 100%.

“It felt good to be drained and truly operating routes, simply being on the market with the blokes, huffing and puffing. It felt good,” he stated.

Taylor stated few, if any, of the starters will play Sunday in opposition to the New York Giants as analysis continues for rookies and gamers on the bubble.

The Bengals will apply in opposition to the Rams for 2 days earlier than the ultimate preseason sport Aug. 27. The common season opener is at house in opposition to AFC North rival Pittsburgh on Sept. 11.

Notes: RT La’el Collins didn’t apply Monday. … Collaborating was backup quarterback Brandon Allen, who went out after the primary sequence in Friday’s preseason loss to the Cardinals with a suspected concussion. … Rookie cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who missed the preseason opener due to a core muscle damage, was nonetheless absent Monday. It’s unknown how a lot time he’ll miss.

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