CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will require toe surgery and is expected to miss a minimum of three months, following an injury suffered in Sunday’s game. The move is a substantial blow to Cincinnati’s season outlook.
What Happened
- Burrow sustained a turf toe injury in the first half of the Bengals’ home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Post-game evaluations included sending medical images of Burrow’s left toe to a foot specialist.
- He was last seen in a walking boot and using crutches.
Who Steps In
- With Burrow sidelined, backup quarterback Jake Browning is anticipated to take over as the starter.
Team & Injury Context
- Since being drafted in 2020, Burrow has already dealt with multiple significant injuries: torn ACL & MCL (2020), dislocated finger (2021), MCL sprain in Super Bowl LVI, wrist injury, and more recently playing through calf trouble.
- Without Burrow starting, the Bengals’ offense has struggled — the team is just under .500 in those games and averages fewer than 20 points per contest.
What’s Next
- Cincinnati is reported to be looking into free agent quarterbacks for depth.
- The team will need adjustments both in gameplay and in roster management to maintain competitiveness while Burrow recovers.
