CINCINNATI — Zac Taylor will have to get through an extended period without franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for the third time in his tenure as the Cincinnati Bengals' coach.

At least Taylor knows what Jake Browning can do.

Browning has been with the Bengals since 2021. He was on the practice squad for two seasons before becoming Burrow's backup in 2023. He went 4-3 as a starter in the final seven games that season after Burrow was sidelined with a right wrist injury.

With Burrow expected to miss at least three months with an injured left big toe that needs surgery, Taylor said he doesn't imagine a dramatic departure from the Bengals' usual game plans with Browning taking over.

“He knows the playbook inside and out. He’s going to be making protection adjustments. He is going to be abl

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