Overview
- Burrow practiced on a limited basis Monday for the first time since his Sept. 19 surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe, formally starting the 21-day evaluation period.
- He remains on injured reserve and may be activated at any point during the window; if not activated in time, he must return to IR.
- Taylor said Burrow will not face the Steelers this week and will begin with individual work only, with no early 11-on-11 participation.
- NFL reporters say a December return is realistic, and Jay Glazer reported Burrow told him he is aiming for a timeline around Thanksgiving, both dependent on progress.
- Burrow said the decision will hinge on how running, cutting and short-stop movements feel in the coming practices, as Cincinnati sits 3-6 with the offense steadied by Joe Flacco but a defense allowing high point totals.