Civil lawsuits would be easy to file against Bengals, NFL over Joe Burrow injury

Speculation is rampant about whether the NFL will uncover evidence that the Bengals concealed a pre-existing wrist injury of quarterback Joe Burrow.

Aside from potential PR fallout, the idea of one of the NFL’s 32 teams skirting the rules on injury reporting raises the possibility of legal trouble. Anyone who bet on the Bengals without knowledge of Burrow’s injury could use the league’s findings as grounds for a lawsuit.

Yes, fraud. The insinuation is that the Bengals lied by omission for their own gain. This could have influenced gamblers who expected Burrow’s participation in games, potentially impacting the outcomes of their wagers.

If it comes to light that the Bengals hid Burrow’s injury, affected bettors may pursue civil action. A class-action lawsuit could see all impacted parties uniting for compensation. It’s feasible that both the Bengals and the NFL would be named in the litigation for negligence.

While concerns swirl over congressional inquiries or legal repercussions, the threat of legal action by disgruntled bettors remains a significant concern. The civil justice system offers a means to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek restitution.

Many find it suspicious that Burrow was seen wearing a wrap on his hand, especially as the Bengals deleted a video showcasing this. The subsequent season-ending injury to Burrow’s hand has only fueled further speculation. The act of deleting the video could potentially be central to any lawsuit against the Bengals and the NFL, as it is seen as a means to hide the truth.