Bengals Say Week 13 or 14 Possible for Joe Burrow After Limited Return to Practice

Overview

• Burrow was not activated for Week 11 and worked in skeleton and 7‑on‑7 drills, with the plan for 11‑on‑11 scout‑team work this coming week, per CBS.
• The team told CBS that a Thanksgiving night return at Baltimore (Week 13) or Dec. 7 vs. Buffalo (Week 14) is possible, though no definitive date is set.
• Under NFL rules, Burrow must be moved to the 53‑man roster by Dec. 1 or remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
• Reports indicate Burrow is expected to play with a metal plate in his shoe and reduced mobility, prompting likely adjustments to Cincinnati’s offensive approach.
• Joe Flacco continues to start as Cincinnati fell to 3‑7 with a 34‑12 loss to Pittsburgh, and DE Trey Hendrickson missed the game with a core muscle injury that has prompted IR consideration, per reports.