Who is Jake Browning? What to know about Cincinnati Bengals backup QB
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to try to play Monday as the Bengals host the Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium.
Burrow was officially listed as questionable to play in the Monday Night Football matchup after reinjuring his right calf during the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
If Burrow does not play the whole game, backup quarterback Jake Browning is expected to step in.
Here are some quick facts to know about Browning.
Who is the Bengals backup quarterback?
Jake Browning was the only other quarterback on the Bengals' active roster before they elevated Reid Sinnett from the practice squad Monday afternoon. Browning joined the team's practice squad in 2021.
Former Bengals quarterback A.J. McCarron is currently on the team's practice squad. The Bengals signed McCarron to the squad last week.
How old is Jake Browning?
Browning is 27 years old. He was born on April 11, 1996.
How tall is Jake Browning?
Browning is 6 feet, 2 inches tall.
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This is Jake Browning's first time on an active NFL roster
Browning signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019. The Vikings signed him to their practice squad later that year and again in 2020.
The Vikings cut him in 2021, and he joined the Bengals' practice squad. The Bengals signed Browning to their active roster this year.
Jake Browning 2023 preseason stats
Browning completed 32 of his 45 pass attempts in his three preseason games. The Bengals lost 21-19 to the Washington Commanders and 36-19 to the Green Bay Packers, but tied with the Atlanta Falcons.
During Bengals vs. Falcons, Browning threw for 140 yards.
Jake Browning 2023 regular season stats
Browning played during the end of the Bengals' Week 1 loss to the Cleveland Browns. He did not complete his only pass attempt.
Jake Browning college, high school stats
According to his Bengals bio, Browning set several school records while playing at the University of Washington, including career passing attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns. He left the university as the school's all-time passing leader, and with more wins than any player in Pac-12 history.
As a high schooler, Browning also set California prep records for career pass attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns at Folsom High School. He broke a national record for touchdown passes by a quarterback and set a state record in California with 16,775 passing yards. He threw 91 touchdown passes as a senior.
Browning was also the Gatorade Player of the Year in California his junior and senior years.
Jake Browning salary
Browning signed a 1-year, $750,000 contract with the Bengals in 2021, which included an average annual salary of $750,000, according to Spotrac. This year, Browning will earn a base salary of $750,000 with a cap hit of $750,000.