Last year, the Cincinnati Bengals lost rookie quarterback Joe Burrow to a season-ending injury. Burrow tore up his knee in a game against Washington.
Less than a year later, the Bengals have reportedly suffered another crushing rookie injury blow.
Joseph Ossai, a third-round NFL Draft pick, is reportedly set to undergo knee surgery later this month. The injury is feared to be season-ending.
“Joseph Ossai is slated to have knee surgery this week for a meniscus injury that is feared to be season-ending, per source. Brutal blow for Cincinnati and Ossai, a third-round pick who sacked Tom Brady and had five QB pressures in a stellar preseason debut,” NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday morning.
#Bengals rookie DE Joseph Ossai is slated to have knee surgery this week for a meniscus injury that is feared to be season-ending, per source.
Brutal blow for Cincinnati and Ossai, a third-round pick who sacked Tom Brady and had five QB pressures in a stellar preseason debut.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 22, 2021
This is crushing injury news for the Bengals, who hope to contend in the AFC North in 2021. Losing Ossai will be a major blow to the defense.
Burrow and Cincinnati are scheduled to open the 2021 regular season on Sunday, Sept. 12.
The Bengals will open the year against the Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. E.T.
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