Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Joe Burrow's Turf Toe Injury: Bengals QB Out at Least Three Months
Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow has a foot injury called turf toe and will be out for at least three months, possibly returning in December.
This happened during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Now, the Bengals have to play without their star player for a while.
Backup quarterback Jake Browning is taking over, but he struggled in his first game.
Coach Zac Taylor says Browning is capable.
The team hopes to still compete, but their playoff chances might be affected by Burrow's absence.
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals has a Grade 3 turf toe injury.
The injury occurred during Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Burrow is expected to be out for at least three months.
Jake Browning is the current backup quarterback for the Bengals.
The Bengals lost their first game with Browning starting.
- Who
- Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos
- What
- Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is out with a turf toe injury.
- When
- The 2025 NFL season
- Where
- Cincinnati, Ohio and Denver, Colorado
- Why
- Burrow suffered a turf toe injury, requiring a recovery of at least 3 months.
- Teams Playing
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Denver Broncos
- Score (at time of article)
- 21-3, Broncos
- Joe Burrow Injury
- Grade 3 turf toe
- Burrow's Expected Absence
- At least 3 months; possibly returning in December
- Bengals' Backup QB
- Jake Browning
- Browning's Career Record
- 4-4 as starter
