The Facts: The Bengals began organized team activities with full attendance. All eyes were on one player in particular. Burrow participated in passing drills, marking his first on-field activity with the team since tearing the ACL and MCL in his left knee last November. Burrow said after the session that he felt "optimistic" and that his knee felt "really good" and was at about "85 percent" strength. The Bengals QB added, "I always expected to be ready (for Week 1). We've still got a couple months to go. Get a little stronger, get a little bigger, but we're on a good path."

Diehards Line: Per beat writers on the scene, the second-year QB did not take snaps from under center and was limited to shorter throws. Still, Burrow being able to drop back and plant on his left leg was a welcome sight nonetheless. It backed up his prior assertion that he is "ahead of schedule" in his rehab and expects to be ready for the season opener.