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Bengals coach plans to play Joe Burrow in preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Bengals coach plans to play Joe Burrow in preseason opener

Summary

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced that Joe Burrow and other star players will see action in the team's first preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Despite a wrist injury concern regarding Burrow, Taylor emphasized the importance of player visibility for fans, although many fans are voicing concerns about the risk of injury in a meaningless game. Burrow seeks to bring intensity to the game, highlighting the urgency needed for the upcoming season as the Bengals aim to end their three-year playoff drought.

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Status Watch

•Joe Burrow is questionable to return with a wrist injury.
•Taylor confirms Burrow and stars will play against the Lions.
•Fans express outrage at risking key players in preseason.
•Burrow emphasizes the need for intensity leading into the season.

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What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to end the franchise’s three-year playoff drought. The lack of success for the Bengals has been astounding, considering its offensive side of the ball, which boasts one of the league’s best quarterbacks in Joe Burrow and arguably the best wide receiver duo in Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase. Unfortunately for…
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