Cincinnati Bengals' QB Joe Burrow on 'voice rest' after throat contusion, expected to play against the Detroit Lions

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been placed on "voice rest" after sustaining a severe throat injury.
Burrow didn't meet with media representatives for his weekly news conference. The team claims that Burrow did not meet with the media for his weekly news conference.

He will still be playing Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

Taylor stated, "Everything's going well." "We are just restricting what he can say and how he can use his voice today."

Taylor stated that Burrow was fully involved in Wednesday's walkthrough. During the open portion of practice, he was doing the same reps as usual.

Burrow did not have to remain at the hospital to be monitored on Sunday night after the team's overtime loss to Green Bay Packers, 25-22. Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals wide receiver, said that he spoke to Burrow before he was admitted to the hospital.

Tee Higgins, Bengals wide receiver, stated Wednesday that Burrow's communication during team walkthrough was normal.

Higgins stated, "He was the ordinary old Joe."

Burrow, who was the first overall pick in 2020's draft, has played in every Bengals game (3-2) since his season-ending knee injury which forced him to miss six of his rookie seasons. Burrow completed 71.7% in five games, completing 1,269 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had six interceptions.