ExtremeRavens Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago The Cincinnati Bengals are going to be without Joe Burrow for a while. Burrow needs surgery for the turf toe injury he suffered Sunday and is expected to miss at least three months, according to ESPN. The 28-year-old quarterback came up limping after he was sacked by Arik Armstead in the second quarter of Sunday afternoon’s 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Cincinnati. Third-year quarterback Jake Browning replaced him, and Burrow did not return. Monday’s development came about 12 hours after ESPN reported images of Burrow’s injured left foot were being sent to specialist Dr. Robert Anderso for review. Burrow was seen after Sunday’s game in a boot and with crutches. Turf toe describes a sprain of the big toe’s joint and typically occurs when the toe is hyperextended. Missing exactly three months would allow Burrow to return for Week 15 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens at home on Dec. 14. Burrow, a two-time Pro Bowler and former No. 1 overall pick, led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and passing touchdowns (43) last season. He’s completed 21-of-36 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in just over five quarters this year. This is the third significant injury in six NFL seasons for Burrow, who suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee as a rookie in 2020 and a season-ending right wrist injury in 2023, both of which required surgery. He missed a total of 13 games in those two seasons. Browning replaced Burrow after the 2023 injury and went 4-3 as the Bengals’ starter. On Sunday, Browning completed 21-of-32 pass attempts with two touchdowns and three interceptions and led the game-winning drive in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter. Browning’s go-ahead rushing touchdown on a one-yard sneak with 18 seconds left served as the game-winner. Still, the loss of Burrow is a significant blow for a Super Bowl-hopeful Bengals team off to a 2-0 start. Cincinnati is looking to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season in which it finished 9-8 and missed the postseason. The injury is also likely to affect the production of star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who both signed big-money contract extensions during the offseason. Burrow is the second quarterback to suffer a turf toe injury this season. Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers sustained a less serious version of the injury in Week 1 and missed Sunday’s 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. Purdy could return as soon as this weekend. View the full article Quote
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