Bengals Exploring Backup Plans After Burrow's Injury

The Cincinnati Bengals are already looking at other options after star quarterback Joe Burrow got hurt. Burrow is expected to be out for a while because of a serious toe injury. The team didn't wait for the official news to start thinking about what to do next. They have been talking to some free-agent quarterbacks. One of them is Desmond Ridder, who spent time with the Bengals earlier this year. But his performance with other teams hasn't been great, so it's unclear if he's the best choice. Other quarterbacks the Bengals might consider include Mike White, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Trask, and Nate Sudfeld. They could also look at players who are on other teams' practice squads or try to trade for someone. One name that might come up in trade talks is Kirk Cousins, who is the backup for the Atlanta Falcons. Other quarterbacks like Jameis Winston, Case Keenum, Sam Howell, and Tanner McKee could also be options. But it's not clear if any of these teams would be willing to make a trade right now. The Bengals have Jake Browning and Brett Rypien on their roster, but they might need more experienced players to step in while Burrow is recovering. It's going to be an interesting few weeks as the team tries to figure out their next move.