Bengals QB Joe Burrow is out for the year with a torn ligament, per coach Zac Taylor.

He had his MRI this morning. Jake Browning, who finished last night, is his backup.

The Bengals will likely bring in some more competition, but that's all she wrote for Burrow's 2023 season. Every skill position player will have their ceilings capped for the rest of the year.

Just spoke to Bengals HC Zac Taylor and asked about the status of QB Joe Burrow tonight. He said “we aren’t ready to reveal a decision just yet and will wait a couple more hours before we make a call.”

Related players: Jake Browning, AJ McCarron

It looks like the team is taking this right up until the final moments. We reported earlier today Burrow was trending in the right direction but that's still all we have to go on with about three hours until game time. If Burrow doesn't go, Browning would get the start against the Rams.

QB Joe Burrow is going through a workout this morning. I'm told there's optimism he will play and his status for tonight is trending in the right direction, per sources.

Related players: Jake Browning, AJ McCarron

Russini pointed out, however, that Burrow's status is still uncertain for MNF as of now, so owners who need him will want monitor his status until the inactives are announced. The Bengals sit at 0-2 and this is as close to a must-win as they want to get this early in the season. Russini added Burrow is campaigning with the coaching staff and trainers to play. If Burrow can't go, Browning would get the start. If needed, Burrow owners may also be able to grab Matthew Stafford or Baker Mayfield against the Eagles in the other Monday night game if they don't trust Browning.

The Bengals are signing QB Reid Sinnett to the practice squad. If Joe Burrow can't play Monday night against the Rams, it'd be Sinnett backing up Jake Browning.

Not a good look for Burrow's availability, but it's worth mentioning that the team just lost QB Will Grier off their practice squad (Patriots) yesterday, so this may just be a coincidence.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow is "day to day." Says he doubts he'll have a full practice if he practices today. "Giving him time is best."

Related Players: Jake Browning

This is something we'll need to keep a close eye on, as the offense will be drastically different with Browning. The Bengals offense has been inept through two weeks and some of that blame could fall on Burrow's calf.

Indications are Joe Burrow has been feeling better the last two days than he was on Sunday. No injury report today because the Bengals play on Monday. The extra day will surely help.

Related Players: Jake Browning

This is something we'll need to keep a close eye on, as the offense will be drastically different with Browning. The Bengals offense has been inept through two weeks and some of that blame could fall on Burrow's calf.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow's availability for Monday Night Football against the Rams: Hard to say.

Related players: Jake Browning

Burrow reinjured his calf in Week 2 and reports say he's still sore as of Monday. The good news is, the Bengals play on Monday night, so there is potentially extra time for Burrow to get back on the field for Week 3. The bad news is it puts owners in a bind heading into the weekend not knowing his status. Browning would get the start if Burrow can't go. The Bengals do host the Rams so it's a potentially favorable matchup at least if owners are forced to start Browning. The Eagles and Bucs also play on Monday night, so it's possible QBs like Baker Mayfield and Matthew Stafford are still on your wire and could serve as last-minute backup plans if Burrow is a late scratch.

Joe Burrow is walking out to practice with helmet and shoulder pads on.

Related Players: Jake Browning

With Burrow back at practice and Jake Browning the only other quarterback on the active roster, this should be a good sign that the starting QB will be ready to go for Week 1. This is the first time Burrow has even thrown warmups in practice since July 27th. There should be no worries about taking him in redraft leagues as normal.

The Bengals have released QB Trevor Siemian.

Related players: Joe Burrow, Jake Browning

Burrow is hopeful to be ready for Week 1, but perhaps owners in superflex dynasty leagues were rostering Siemian as an emergency replacement. Browning now looks to be the QB2 for the Bengals as we get closer to the start of the season.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Joe Burrow: Calf strain. It’ll take several weeks.

Related Players: Trevor Siemian, Jake Browning

Burrow suffered the injury yesterday while rolling to his right with no one around him when he pulled up. He went directly to the ground and didn't get up until the cart approached. Calf strain is the best possible scenario, but this timeline also puts him up against a Week 1 start. There's a chance we see a free-agent signing to compete in a camp battle, which isn't the greatest news for the Bengals' offense as a whole. We'll keep an eye on the situation for further developments.