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Bengals Place Joe Burrow on IR After Turf Toe Surgery as Coach Keeps Return Possibility Open

A sports medicine specialist says a 12‑week comeback is plausible only with a flawless rehab.

Overview

  • Zac Taylor said Burrow will be on injured reserve for at least the next four weeks and did not rule out a return later this season.
  • Reports indicate the grade‑three turf toe required surgery and could keep the quarterback out for roughly three months.
  • Dr. Brandon Bowers cautioned that any setback would likely push the timeline beyond 12 weeks and jeopardize a 2025 return.
  • Jake Browning is starting after a 31‑27 win over the Jaguars sealed by his late touchdown, and Taylor expressed strong confidence in him.
  • Cincinnati added quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Mike White for depth on the practice squad alongside Brett Rypien.