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Bengals Open Joe Burrow’s 21-Day Window for Return as QB Resumes Limited Practice

Cincinnati begins a cautious, day-to-day evaluation during his 21-day practice window.

Overview

  • The team activated Burrow’s 21-day practice window, allowing limited work without a 53-man roster spot and requiring activation within that period or a return to injured reserve.
  • Head coach Zac Taylor ruled Burrow out for Sunday at Pittsburgh and said early sessions will be individual work with no 11-on-11.
  • Burrow, recovering from September surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe suffered in Week 2, said the next couple of weeks will determine when he can play.
  • NFL insiders have reported a potential target around Thanksgiving or into December, but the team has not set a return date.
  • Cincinnati is 3-6 and 1-6 without Burrow; Joe Flacco has produced at quarterback while defensive struggles persist, with New England and Baltimore up next after the Steelers.