What happened: Burrow was present for practice Wednesday but did not take part in team stretch. During the portion open to media, he also was not seen throwing a pass. The limitation was tied to a shoulder injury suffered in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Why it matters: Burrow's injury history means even a midweek limitation carries more weight than an ordinary veteran rest day. For Cincinnati, the immediate question is whether the same Joe Burrow who said he is staying with Bengals for the long haul can return to a fuller workload later in the week.

What to watch: Burrow was scheduled to speak later Wednesday, and Cincinnati's next practice reports should give a clearer read on his workload. The key watch is whether he resumes throwing and full participation before the week closes.