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Bengals Open 21-Day Practice Window for Joe Burrow After Toe Surgery

Zac Taylor says the quarterback will sit out Sunday at Pittsburgh as Cincinnati gauges a possible December return.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks on on the sidelines during the second quarter against the New York Jets
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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks across the field during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cincinnati cleared Joe Burrow for a limited return to practice while he remains on injured reserve, starting a 21-day period in which he can be activated to the roster.
  • Taylor said Burrow will be evaluated weekly and is not expected to join 11-on-11 drills immediately.
  • Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2 and underwent surgery on Sept. 19, with an initial recovery timeline of about three months.
  • The Bengals are 3-6 and have gone 1-6 without Burrow; veteran Joe Flacco has started since an Oct. 7 trade as the defense has struggled, allowing about 36 points per game in his starts.
  • Return projections remain unofficial, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport calling a December activation realistic and Jay Glazer reporting Burrow told him he is targeting around Thanksgiving.