Joe Burrow reacts to horrible Bengals news

Joe Burrow has been important members of the team all season

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and star quarterback Joe Burrow feels bad that they can’t be with the team for such an important game.

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“It’s always tough when you have guys who have invested so much in their careers to not be able to be out there with us in this moment," Joe Burrow said.

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Their absence is a big blow for the Bengals in the trenches

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who spent the offseason rebuilding that unit after having one of the worst offensive lines in the entire NFL last season, despite making the Super Bowl.

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Still, Burrow has made it clear that he’s confident in whoever the Bengals play on the offensive line

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And Cincinnati did get some reinforcements as a starter from last season returned from injury.

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