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

The designation preserves a realistic mid-December return timeline during a 3-6 campaign.

Overview

  • Cincinnati designated Joe Burrow for a limited return to practice while he remains on injured reserve.
  • The move starts a 21-day period in which he can be activated, with the earliest potential return noted as Week 14 at Buffalo on Dec. 7.
  • Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe in Week 2 against Jacksonville and underwent surgery in late September, missing seven games.
  • Since acquiring Joe Flacco on Oct. 7, the Bengals have averaged 32.75 points per game but are 1-3 as the defense has allowed about 36 per game.
  • Coach Zac Taylor said Burrow’s recovery has gone as hoped and praised the quarterback’s engagement during rehab.