Even though training camp just started a few days ago, Joe Burrow's calf injury is already a disaster for the Bengals. During practice on Thursday, Burrow was running to his right before coming up lame and hopping around on his left leg, which showed that his right leg hurt. It turned out that Burrow had hurt his leg, which means he will have to sit out for a few weeks.

The NFL playoff betting odds for Cincinnati Bengals' making the playoffs are currently -375 making it the shortest playoff odds in the AFC North. The Bengals to miss the playoffs are +280.

The specifics surrounding Burrow's schedule and the potential impact on his availability throughout the regular season remain shrouded in uncertainty. For the Bengals, commencing the 2023 season under these circumstances could be considered as navigating through a challenging scenario. Undoubtedly, Burrow's pivotal role is synonymous with the team's triumph, and any absence, no matter how brief, holds the potential to tilt the balance between a season marked by achievement and one characterized by disappointment.

With Burrow out, Trevor Siemian and Jake Browning are in the spotlight, but Cincinnati won't want either of them to be their Week 1 starting quarterback if Burrow is still hurting. So, keeping that in mind, here are three quarterbacks the Bengals could look for to replace Burrow while training camp is still in its early stages.

3. Matt Ryan

Despite having a fruitful career, Matt Ryan is clearly passed his peak at the age of 38. Ryan was a total failure during his first and only season with the Indianapolis Colts (309/461, 3057 YDS, 14 TD, 13 INT). He lost his starting spot after seven games, got it back after two games off, lost it again after five games, and so on.

Being an NFL commentator for CBS Sports makes Ryan's job a little more challenging. He made it plain that he wasn't retiring, though, when he made the announcement about moving to the booth. It's unclear whether he merely claimed so to receive payment from the Indianapolis Colts or whether he genuinely wants to return to the field. Ryan is a good game manager who could just give the ball to the Bengals' best players and let them do their job. Calling him wouldn't hurt. Ryan can also be hired on the cheap, which is the first thing Cincinnati needs when looking for a new quarterback. Ryan may not want to go back out on the field in the end, but if he does want to play, there are worse choices than him.

2. Teddy Bridgewater

Although Matt Ryan has had a successful career, it is obvious that his prime is now past at the age of 38. Ryan's debut and lone season with the Indianapolis Colts, recorded 309/461, 3057 YDS, 14 TD, 13 INT was a complete bust. After seven games, he lost his starting position; he regained it after two games off; then after five games, he lost it once more.

Being an NFL commentator for CBS Sports makes Ryan's job a little more challenging. He made it plain that he wasn't retiring, though, when he made the announcement about moving to the booth. It's unclear whether he merely claimed to receive payment from the Indianapolis Colts or whether he genuinely wants to return to the field.

Ryan is a good game manager who could just give the ball to the Bengals' best players and let them do their job. Calling him wouldn't hurt. Ryan can also be hired on the cheap, which is the first thing Cincinnati needs when looking for a new quarterback. Ryan may not want to go back out on the field in the end, but if he does want to play, there are worse choices than him.

1. Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz is by far the quarterback with the highest ceiling who is available to the Bengals. He is the best choice to keep Cincinnati competitive without Burrow. Wentz was on his way to winning MVP in 2017, and even though he isn't the same player he was then, he can still be a very good quarterback when he doesn't get in his own way.

Wentz was the quarterback for the Washington Commanders last season, but he only played in eight games and didn't do very well (172/276, 1755 YDS, 11 TD, 9 INT). Wentz had some great games for Washington before he broke the ring finger on his throwing hand. He lost his job to Taylor Heinicke, and when he came back for two games in Weeks 16 and 17, he wasn't very good.

When Wentz is at his best, he should be an NFL starting quarterback. Wentz wouldn't be doing this full-time, but with all the Bengals' offensive tools, it seems like he could keep this game close while Burrow is out. No one will be able to completely replace Burrow, but Wentz seems to have the best chance of keeping the Bengals in the game. This is why Cincinnati should try to sign him as soon as possible.