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Insiders Cast Doubt on Joe Burrow’s Regular-Season Return as Bengals Stick With Jake Browning

Surgery repaired fully torn structures in his big toe, pointing to a return that likely hinges on a playoff berth.

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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Overview

  • Team confirmed Joe Burrow underwent surgery Friday for Grade 3 turf toe, and FOX’s Jay Glazer reports the procedure repaired a fully torn tendon, ligament and capsule in his big toe.
  • Glazer and other reporters characterize a three-month timetable as very optimistic, with a postseason comeback viewed as more realistic than a regular-season return.
  • Cincinnati did not make trade inquiries for veteran quarterbacks, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and plans to ride with Jake Browning as starter, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • The Bengals added depth by signing Sean Clifford and Mike White and elevating Brett Rypien, reinforcing the quarterback room behind Browning.
  • Browning previously went 4-3 as a starter in 2023 with a 70.4% completion rate during that stretch and is on track to be a restricted free agent in 2026, setting up potential tender or extension decisions.