Zac Taylor praises Orlando Brown Jr. after Bengals preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor defended left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. following a preseason game where quarterback Joe Burrow was hit. During a press conference on August 16, Taylor emphasized that Brown is committed to improving and has been a strong leader on the team. He acknowledged the importance of protecting Burrow, particularly given the Bengals' three-year playoff drought. Taylor's comments come as the team looks to bounce back this season, particularly with Burrow's health being a crucial factor in their prospects.
- •Zac Taylor met with reporters on August 16.
- •Joe Burrow was hit after Brown was beaten during the game.
- •Brown is in the final year of a four-year, $64 million deal.
- •Taylor highlighted Brown's leadership and motivation.
- •Bengals have missed the playoffs for the last three seasons.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Zac Taylor defends Orlando Brown Jr. after rough preseason opener
"The reality of playing a franchise quarterback in the preseason entails the risk of the quarterback getting hit.
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