The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to be without superstar quarterback Joe Burrow for at least three months due to a “turf toe” injury. Surgery will be needed at Burrow mat not see the field against until Christmas time.
In response, Cincinnati went out and signed a long-time Packers quarterback.
Long-time Packers quarterback acquired by Bengals (Breaking)
Aug 11, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks with Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during warmups prior to the game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
With Joe Burrow sidelined a minimum of three months, the Bengals are signing former Packers QB Sean Clifford to their practice squad, per source.
Sean Clifford wearing a white and green football jersey with the number 16. He is holding a football in his right hand, mid-throw, and wearing a yellow helmet with a green "G" logo. His left hand is raised near his face.
Jul 25, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor calls a play during training camp practice. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Clifford’s college stats:
An asterisk (*) indicates bowl stats are included.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks to quarterback Sean Clifford (6) after the offense is stopped by the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL preseason game on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford (10) picks up a fumbled football in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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