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Bengals Stick With Jake Browning as Zac Taylor Voices ‘Unwavering’ Confidence

With Joe Burrow sidelined after toe surgery, Cincinnati turns to coaching fixes alongside internal evaluation.

Sep 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) warms up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is looked at by staff following an injury in the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at Paycor Stadium on November 12, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Zac and his brother, Press Taylor, will coach against each other on Monday Night Football.
Quarterback Jameis Winston of the New York Giants. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Burrow underwent Sept. 19 surgery for a Grade 3 turf-toe injury and has no firm return date, with the team hoping for roughly a three-month recovery.
  • Browning has totaled 506 passing yards with three touchdowns and five interceptions, and the offense has scored just 13 points over consecutive losses to the Vikings and Broncos.
  • Taylor said the offensive issues are on coaching, reaffirmed Browning as the starter, and noted personnel chief Duke Tobin will continue assessing options rather than adding immediate competition.
  • The current depth includes Brett Rypien as the active backup and Mike White on the practice squad, reflecting a preference for in-house solutions for now.
  • Analysts have floated veteran possibilities—such as retired Derek Carr or trade targets like Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston—but those ideas remain speculation ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline and a stretch versus the Lions and Packers.