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Quick Hits | Joe Burrow Practices On A Rainy Day That Matches A Gritty Rivalry

Mike Tomlin is gone. But Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is very much here for Sunday’s renewal in Pittsburgh (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Local 12) of what the magazine Sports Illustrated called nearly 20 years to the week, “The Nastiest Rivalry in the…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:14 AM
Quick Hits | Joe Burrow Practices On A Rainy Day That Matches A Gritty Rivalry
Key Things to Know
  • Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow practiced Wednesday and was omitted from the team's injury report.
  • Burrow is preparing to put his 3-1 career record in Pittsburgh on the line Sunday.
  • Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas is heading to injured reserve due to torn thumb ligaments.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice in rainy conditions ahead of Sunday's divisional game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After managing back tightness and rib soreness from recent hits, Burrow was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor noted Burrow's general soreness before the session, but Burrow confirmed his readiness to play in Pittsburgh, where he holds a 3-1 career record.

Burrow addressed the challenge presented by Steelers defenders T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, particularly their ability to disrupt plays and tip passes at the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, the Bengals are managing an offensive absence as wide receiver Andrei Iosivas heads to injured reserve with torn thumb ligaments.

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