CINCINNATI — When will Joe Burrow get some help? That's been the question on Bengals fans' minds since their star quarterback first tore his ACL and MCL during his rookie season.
Since coming to Cincinnati, Burrow has dealt with a knee injury that required surgery, a torn wrist ligament that required surgery and now turf toe that requires surgery.
Offensive line struggles
While there is a certain amount of luck connected to injuries, all three of Burrow's happened while getting hit by a defensive lineman crashing into the pocket.
That information might not shock fans who have watched the Bengals' offensive line since Burrow's arrival. According to ESPN research, this is where the Bengals' pass protection has ranked since drafting their franchise QB:
29th in 2020
30th in 2021