Joe Burrow injury update: Bengals QB's return day revealed in bombshell report; next 21 days key

Joe Burrow injury report: The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback could return following his Week 2 toe injury that required surgery

Published on: Nov 11, 2025, 24:57:17 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Joe Burrow injury report: The Cincinnati Bengals received some positive news. Their star quarterback, Burrow, could return following his Week 2 toe injury that required surgery. He is returning to practice on Monday in a limited capacity, the team announced.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks on on the sidelines during the second quarter against the New York Jets (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Burrow has been out since sustaining a Grade 3 turf toe injury during a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars that gave the Bengals a 2-0 record to start the season. The 28-year-old was placed on the injured reserve and underwent surgery in September. Cincinnati was hopeful that he would return at some point this season, and the return date seems really close now.

Joe Burrow injury update

Burrow's return could be a big boost for the Bengals, who have gone 1-6 since his injury. Jake Browning and Joe Flacco, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns, have led the team in the star QB's absence.

Joe Burrow will not practice on a limited basis. This move opens a 21-day window where he can practice with the team without being on the 53-man active roster. He can be activated at any point during the 21 days.

Joe Burrow return timeline

Cincinnati is coming off its bye week. Zac Taylor and co will next face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, the New England Patriots (November 23), and the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving Day. Reports state that Burrow could be back by Week 13 - on November 27.

The toe injury has been another disappointing setback for Burrow, 28, already a two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year following a season-ending knee injury in 2020 and a season-ending wrist injury in 2023.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and currently the league's all-time leader in completion percentage at 68.5 percent.

(With inputs from the Associated Press)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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