The Cincinnati Bengals may have moved to 2-0 after Week 2, but they endured a soul-crushing, season-altering loss in the form of Joe Burrow's injury. A Grade 3 turf toe ailment that requires surgery will reportedly sideline the superstar quarterback for at least three months. In other words, his 2025 campaign could be over, putting the team in a brutal spot.
Cincinnati has already begun working the phones in search of a Burrow replacement. Intel from Adam Schefter of ESPN suggests they're primarily canvassing the free-agent landscape.
However, if the Bengals truly want to give themselves the best chance to remain competitive, Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins is a logical pivot.