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Bengals Linked to Russell Wilson After Giants Bench QB, No Deal in Place

With Joe Burrow recovering from toe surgery, reports indicate Cincinnati is evaluating veteran quarterback options.

Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Russell Wilson of the New York Giants may see the Cincinnati Bengals as an option after being benched by his team.
Bengals explore Russell Wilson trade amid Joe Burrow absence and shaky performance from backup QB Jake Browning.

Overview

  • Head coach Zac Taylor said Joe Burrow underwent surgery and is recovering, with no official timetable for return.
  • Reporting from Marca, cited by Hindustan Times, suggests a Grade 3 turf toe that could sideline Burrow for about three months with a possible December return.
  • Jake Browning struggled in his Week 3 start, as Cincinnati fell 34-10 to Minnesota.
  • The Giants named rookie Jaxson Dart their starter and moved Russell Wilson to backup, with Brian Daboll praising Wilson’s professionalism and Wilson saying he wants to stay.
  • Multiple outlets have linked Wilson to Cincinnati as a short-term option, but any trade scenarios remain speculative, and Wilson is on a one-year, $10.5 million deal as a potentially affordable rental for a 2-1 Bengals team.