Joe Burrow Injury Update: Bengals Star Likely Out Three Months with Turf Toe
Joe Burrow Injury Update: Bengals Star Likely Out Three Months with Turf Toe
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| Joe Burrow Injury Update |
🏈 CINCINNATI, OH — September 15, 2025 The Cincinnati Bengals’ worst fears have been confirmed: quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to miss at least three months after suffering a turf toe injury in Sunday’s 31–27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The injury, sustained during a second-quarter sack by Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead, has cast a long shadow over the team’s 2–0 start.
Burrow was sacked with just over nine minutes left in the first half and remained on the turf clutching his left foot. Trainers initially examined his ankle, but later reports confirmed a turf toe diagnosis. He was seen leaving Paycor Stadium in a walking boot and using crutches1. After being ruled out for the remainder of the game, backup Jake Browning led a dramatic comeback, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 18 seconds left.
NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Burrow may require surgery, which would sideline him for approximately three months. If confirmed, this timeline would keep him out until mid-December, jeopardizing his availability for the remainder of the regular season and potentially the playoffs.
Burrow’s career has been marked by brilliance and adversity. He missed most of his rookie season in 2020 due to a torn ACL and MCL, and a wrist injury in 2023 ended another promising campaign. Despite these setbacks, Burrow remains one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, earning two Pro Bowl selections and leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl in 2021.
The Bengals committed to Burrow long-term with a five-year, $275 million extension in 2023. He responded with a full 2024 season, throwing for 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns, though the team missed the playoffs at 9–8.
Browning, who went 4–3 as a starter during Burrow’s absence in 2023, will now take the reins again. He threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in Sunday’s win. The Bengals face upcoming road games against the Vikings and Broncos before returning home to host the Lions on October 52.
Bengals center Ted Karras summed up the mood: “Burrow going down casts a pall over everything right now”. While the team rallied for a win, the emotional toll of losing their leader was evident. Fans and teammates alike are bracing for a long stretch without their franchise quarterback.
